Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 1620—Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021
March 9, 2021
AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR
H.R. 1620 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021
Dear Colleague:
The Committee on Rules is likely to meet the week of March 15 to grant a rule that may provide a structured amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021.
Vote No. 73
Motion by Mr. Raskin to report the rule. Adopted: 7–4
Vote No. 72
Motion by Mrs. Fischbach to amend the rule to H.R. 1573 to make in order amendment #1, offered by Rep. Issa (CA), which delays effectuation until the Secretary certifies the bill will not cause a substantial negative impact to CBP’s ability to facilitate lawful trade and travel into the US. Defeated: 4–7
Vote No. 71
Motion by Mr. Reschenthaler to amend the rule to H.R. 51 to make in order amendment #1, offered by Rep. Comer (KY), which amends the bill such that H.R. 51 will only take effect upon repeal of the 23rd amendment; the amendment which grants Presidential electors to the District. Defeated: 4–7


