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To require that the recommended national protocol for sexual assault medical forensic examinations include a recommendation that rape victims be offered information about emergency contraceptives to prevent pregnancy.

8/2/2007--Introduced.

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.

Latest Actions
  • 09/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 08/02/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.3318 Introduced in House08/31/2007