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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1585| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (167)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)David Loebsack (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (10)
• Ways and Means Committee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Work and Welfare Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Natural Resources Committee
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

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Timeline
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Natural Resources, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 13, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 11.
Mar 13, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Mar 27, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-21, Part I.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Apr 2, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 281 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1585 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.
Apr 3, 2019
Rule H. Res. 281 passed House.
Apr 3, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 281. (consideration: CR H3003-3061)
Apr 3, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1585 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.
Apr 3, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 281 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 3, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Pete Aguilar to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 3, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1585.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jeffries amendment No. 1.
Apr 3, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jeffries amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scanlon amendment No. 2.
Apr 3, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scanlon amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dean amendment No. 4.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 5.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 6.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 7.
Apr 3, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young amendment No. 8.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment No. 9.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 10.
Apr 3, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wagner amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 11.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 12.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 13, as modified.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Emmer amendment No. 14.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment No. 15.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 16.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 17.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 18.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 19.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 20.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bera amendment No. 21.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 22.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clark (MA) amendment No. 23.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 24.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 25.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 26.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Haaland amendment No. 27.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Haaland amendment No. 28.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 29.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 30.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 31.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 32.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Craig amendment No. 33.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 34.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Underwood amendment No. 35.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Casten (IL) amendment No. 36.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 37.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose (NY) amendment No. 38.
Apr 3, 2019
Mr. Nadler moved that the committee rise.
Apr 3, 2019
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.
Apr 4, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3073-3075)
Apr 4, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 39.
Apr 4, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres Small amendment No. 40.
Apr 4, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres Small amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 4, 2019
Mr. Nadler moved that the Committee rise.
Apr 4, 2019
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 4, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.
Apr 4, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3083-3087)
Apr 4, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Apr 4, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1585.
Apr 4, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 4, 2019
Ms. Stefanik moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3084-3085)
Apr 4, 2019
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to extend the Violence Against Women Act through 2020.
Apr 4, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Apr 4, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 237 (Roll no. 155).
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Apr 4, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 - 158, 1 Present (Roll no. 156). (text: CR 4/3/2019 H3012-3028)
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Apr 4, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 4, 2019
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1585.
Apr 8, 2019
Received in the Senate.
Apr 9, 2019
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 10, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.
Nov 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2920
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Natural Resources, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 13, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 11.


  • March 13, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • March 27, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-21, Part I.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • April 2, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 281 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1585 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.


  • April 3, 2019
    Rule H. Res. 281 passed House.


  • April 3, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 281. (consideration: CR H3003-3061)


  • April 3, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1585 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.


  • April 3, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 281 and Rule XVIII.


  • April 3, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Pete Aguilar to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • April 3, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1585.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jeffries amendment No. 1.


  • April 3, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jeffries amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scanlon amendment No. 2.


  • April 3, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scanlon amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dean amendment No. 4.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 5.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 6.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 7.


  • April 3, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young amendment No. 8.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment No. 9.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 10.


  • April 3, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wagner amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 11.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 12.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 13, as modified.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Emmer amendment No. 14.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment No. 15.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 16.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 17.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 18.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 19.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 20.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bera amendment No. 21.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 22.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clark (MA) amendment No. 23.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 24.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 25.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 26.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Haaland amendment No. 27.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Haaland amendment No. 28.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 29.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 30.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 31.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 32.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Craig amendment No. 33.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 34.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Underwood amendment No. 35.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Casten (IL) amendment No. 36.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 37.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose (NY) amendment No. 38.


  • April 3, 2019
    Mr. Nadler moved that the committee rise.


  • April 3, 2019
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.


  • April 4, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3073-3075)


  • April 4, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 39.


  • April 4, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres Small amendment No. 40.


  • April 4, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres Small amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 4, 2019
    Mr. Nadler moved that the Committee rise.


  • April 4, 2019
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 4, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.


  • April 4, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3083-3087)


  • April 4, 2019
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • April 4, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1585.


  • April 4, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 4, 2019
    Ms. Stefanik moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3084-3085)


  • April 4, 2019
    Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to extend the Violence Against Women Act through 2020.


  • April 4, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • April 4, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 237 (Roll no. 155).
    View Vote


  • April 4, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 - 158, 1 Present (Roll no. 156). (text: CR 4/3/2019 H3012-3028)
    View Vote


  • April 4, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 4, 2019
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1585.


  • April 8, 2019
    Received in the Senate.


  • April 9, 2019
    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • April 10, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.


  • November 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2920
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.

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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1585| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

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Timeline
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Natural Resources, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 13, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 11.
Mar 13, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Mar 27, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-21, Part I.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Mar 27, 2019
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Apr 2, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 281 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1585 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.
Apr 3, 2019
Rule H. Res. 281 passed House.
Apr 3, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 281. (consideration: CR H3003-3061)
Apr 3, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1585 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.
Apr 3, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 281 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 3, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Pete Aguilar to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 3, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1585.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jeffries amendment No. 1.
Apr 3, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jeffries amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scanlon amendment No. 2.
Apr 3, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scanlon amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dean amendment No. 4.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 5.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 6.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 7.
Apr 3, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young amendment No. 8.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment No. 9.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 10.
Apr 3, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wagner amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 11.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 12.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 13, as modified.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Emmer amendment No. 14.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment No. 15.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 16.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 17.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 18.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 19.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 20.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bera amendment No. 21.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 22.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clark (MA) amendment No. 23.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 24.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 25.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 26.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Haaland amendment No. 27.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Haaland amendment No. 28.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 29.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 30.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 31.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 32.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Craig amendment No. 33.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 34.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Underwood amendment No. 35.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Casten (IL) amendment No. 36.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 37.
Apr 3, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose (NY) amendment No. 38.
Apr 3, 2019
Mr. Nadler moved that the committee rise.
Apr 3, 2019
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.
Apr 4, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3073-3075)
Apr 4, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 39.
Apr 4, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres Small amendment No. 40.
Apr 4, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres Small amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 4, 2019
Mr. Nadler moved that the Committee rise.
Apr 4, 2019
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 4, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.
Apr 4, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3083-3087)
Apr 4, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Apr 4, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1585.
Apr 4, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 4, 2019
Ms. Stefanik moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3084-3085)
Apr 4, 2019
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to extend the Violence Against Women Act through 2020.
Apr 4, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Apr 4, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 237 (Roll no. 155).
View Vote
Apr 4, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 - 158, 1 Present (Roll no. 156). (text: CR 4/3/2019 H3012-3028)
View Vote
Apr 4, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 4, 2019
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1585.
Apr 8, 2019
Received in the Senate.
Apr 9, 2019
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 10, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.
Nov 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2920
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Natural Resources, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 13, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 11.


  • March 13, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • March 27, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-21, Part I.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.


  • March 27, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • April 2, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 281 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1585 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.


  • April 3, 2019
    Rule H. Res. 281 passed House.


  • April 3, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 281. (consideration: CR H3003-3061)


  • April 3, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1585 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.


  • April 3, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 281 and Rule XVIII.


  • April 3, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Pete Aguilar to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • April 3, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1585.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jeffries amendment No. 1.


  • April 3, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jeffries amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scanlon amendment No. 2.


  • April 3, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scanlon amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dean amendment No. 4.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 5.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 6.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 7.


  • April 3, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young amendment No. 8.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment No. 9.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 10.


  • April 3, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wagner amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 11.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 12.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 13, as modified.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Emmer amendment No. 14.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment No. 15.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 16.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 17.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 18.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 19.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 20.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bera amendment No. 21.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 22.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clark (MA) amendment No. 23.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 24.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 25.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 26.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Haaland amendment No. 27.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Haaland amendment No. 28.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 29.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 30.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 31.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 32.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Craig amendment No. 33.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 34.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Underwood amendment No. 35.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Casten (IL) amendment No. 36.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 37.


  • April 3, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose (NY) amendment No. 38.


  • April 3, 2019
    Mr. Nadler moved that the committee rise.


  • April 3, 2019
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.


  • April 4, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3073-3075)


  • April 4, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 39.


  • April 4, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres Small amendment No. 40.


  • April 4, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres Small amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • April 4, 2019
    Mr. Nadler moved that the Committee rise.


  • April 4, 2019
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 4, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.


  • April 4, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3083-3087)


  • April 4, 2019
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • April 4, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1585.


  • April 4, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 4, 2019
    Ms. Stefanik moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3084-3085)


  • April 4, 2019
    Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to extend the Violence Against Women Act through 2020.


  • April 4, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • April 4, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 237 (Roll no. 155).
    View Vote


  • April 4, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 - 158, 1 Present (Roll no. 156). (text: CR 4/3/2019 H3012-3028)
    View Vote


  • April 4, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 4, 2019
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1585.


  • April 8, 2019
    Received in the Senate.


  • April 9, 2019
    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • April 10, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.


  • November 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2920
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (167)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)David Loebsack (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (10)
• Ways and Means Committee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Work and Welfare Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Natural Resources Committee

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