Bill or resolution detail
HR 3359
Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act of 2021
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Became Public Law No: 117-164.
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Became Public Law No: 117-164.
Effective Dec 5, 2025Entity 117-hr-3359
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic Party | PRIMARY | |
| Anna G. Eshoo | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ayanna Pressley | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Deborah K. Ross | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Greg Stanton | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| J. Luis Correa | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jim Costa | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Michael T. McCaul | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Mikie Sherrill | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Nikema Williams | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Sylvia R. Garcia | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Val Butler Demings | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Veronica Escobar | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Aug 3, 2022 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-164.
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Aug 3, 2022 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-164.
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Aug 3, 2022 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Aug 3, 2022 · President
Signed by President.
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Aug 2, 2022 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Aug 2, 2022 · President
Presented to President.
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Jul 26, 2022 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Jul 25, 2022 · Discharge
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3627)
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Jul 25, 2022 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Jul 25, 2022 · Committee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Jul 25, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Mar 30, 2022 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mar 29, 2022 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 88). (text: 3/28/2022 CR H3875-3876)
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Mar 29, 2022 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Mar 29, 2022 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3952-3953)
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Mar 29, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 88).(text: 3/28/2022 CR H3875-3876)
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Mar 28, 2022 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 207.
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Mar 28, 2022 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3875-3880)
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Mar 28, 2022 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-280.
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Mar 28, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3359.
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Mar 28, 2022 · Floor
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Mar 28, 2022 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Committee
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Nov 9, 2021 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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May 19, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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May 19, 2021 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Judiciary Committeehsju00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Judiciary Committeessju00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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