Crime Victims’ Rights Act of 2020

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Bill Number

HR 5658

Introduced

Jan 17, 2020

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Congressional oversight Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victims Criminal justice information and records Department of Justice Due process and equal protection Evidence and witnesses Executive agency funding and structure Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Government studies and investigations Lawyers and legal services

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Summary

Crime Victims' Rights Act of 2020

This bill modifies provisions concerning statutory rights afforded to victims of federal criminal offenses to facilitate enforcement of those rights, including by establishing the Office of Crime Victims' Rights within the Department of Justice and adding notification requirements.

Actions

Feb 7, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 17, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 17, 2020

Introduced in House

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