HR 4729
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Due process and equal protection
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Judicial review and appeals
Lawyers and legal services
Legal fees and court costs
Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2019
Introduced: October 17, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Oct 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2019
This bill expands the rights of crime victims, including by allowing victims to make motions to annul or rescind prosecutorial agreements, providing for attorneys' fees for victims who prevail against the United States in enforcement actions, and permitting victims to bring civil actions to enforce restitution orders. It also requires the Department of Justice to take specified actions to ensure the rights of victims.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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