S 621 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to provide for further research and services with regard to victims of rape.

Introduced 1979-03-12· Sponsored by Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1979-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title II of the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963 (Community Mental Health Centers) to direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, acting through the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Rape, to provide financial and technical assistance to State and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for rape prevention and treatment services, including training programs in counseling techniques, direct treatment, community education, transportation costs, self-help programs, telephone systems, emergency shelter programs, and demonstration projects.…

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Cosponsors (13)

9 Democrats4 Republicans