[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 331 Introduced in House (IH)]

114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 331

       Expressing support for States to adopt ``Racheal's Law''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 18, 2015

   Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Expressing support for States to adopt ``Racheal's Law''.

Whereas there are approximately 293,000 victims of sexual assault every year;
Whereas 82 percent of sexual assaults were perpetrated by a non-stranger;
Whereas 46 percent of rapists who were released from prison were re-arrested 
        within 3 years of their release for another crime; of which 18.6 percent 
        was for a violent offense;
Whereas victims of sexual assault are 3 times more likely to suffer from 
        depression, 6 times more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress 
        disorder, 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol, 26 times more likely to 
        abuse drugs, and 4 times more likely to contemplate suicide; and
Whereas victim interaction with their offender can cause further emotional 
        trauma: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) 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; and
            (2) 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.
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