Proposed Bills For National Domestic Violence Hotline And Best Help For Rape Victims Act

There is such a need for awareness and services for Domestic Violence and Rape/Sexual Assault victims. I, like so many others have gone through these horrible "CRIMES". It is so important to have the resources available to the victims of these acts but we need your help and support. That's why it's so important to pass the two bills put before you. Not only will you be helping those in needs, you may be saving a life as well.

The two bills are:

Bill # H. R. 696 - To establish grants to improve and study the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Bill # H.R. 1214 - 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.