Removing Barriers to Sexual Assault Victims Compensation Act

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Bill Number

HR 4180

Introduced

Oct 31, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Assault and harassment offenses Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victims Crimes against women Evidence and witnesses Law enforcement administration and funding Sex offenses

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Summary

Removing Barriers to Sexual Assault Victims Compensation Act

This bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to require state crime victim compensation programs to eliminate time limits on applying for compensation for victims of sexual assault with backlogged sexual assault evidence collection kits.

Actions

Nov 17, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 31, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 31, 2017

Introduced in House

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