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H.R. 1214

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Best Help for Rape Victims Act
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Committee
Latest Action · April 4, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
March 10, 2005
Cosponsors (67)
66D 1R
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Best Help for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 to require the Attorney General to include within the national protocol on sexual assault forensic examinations a recommendation that a victim of sexual assault who is at risk of pregnancy from rape should be: (1) offered information about emergency contraception; and (2) provided with such contraception on site at the victim's request. Requires the Attorney General to revise any existing protocol in accordance with this Act.

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