Public Law 109-162 · H.R. 3402 · Became law

Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005

Official title: “To authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and for other purposes.”

Earlier name of the bill: “Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 through 2009”.

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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It became law on January 5, 2006.

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