Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.

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Bill Number

HJRES 93

Introduced

Apr 3, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Topics

Constitution and constitutional amendments Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victims Criminal procedure and sentencing Judicial procedure and administration

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or a state from denying or abridging certain rights of crime victims (e.g., the right to be notified of proceedings related to the offense).

Actions

Apr 12, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Apr 3, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 3, 2017

Introduced in House

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