H.Res. 333 · 115th Congress
Expressing support for States to adopt "Racheal's Law".
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Michelle Lujan Grisham
- Introduced
- 2017-05-17
- Latest action
- 2017-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can file and obtain a restraining order against the guilty party for an indefinite period of time without the necessity of renewal or refiling. Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can be represented by an attorney instead of being physically present during hearings involving their convicted attacker.