US HB4729 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 25-5)
Status: Introduced on October 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] | Rep. Mo Brooks [R-AL] | Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL] | Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA] |
| Rep. Cheri Bustos [D-IL] | Rep. Kathy Castor [D-FL] | Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
| Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH] | Rep. Norma Torres [D-CA] |
| Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO] | Rep. Brian Mast [R-FL] | Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell [D-FL] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] |
| Rep. Madeleine Dean [D-PA] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] | Rep. Sylvia Garcia [D-TX] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] |
| Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] | Rep. Luis Correa [D-CA] | Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY] | Rep. Josh Harder [D-CA] |
| Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA] | Rep. Debra Haaland [D-NM] |
| Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 2019-10-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2019-10-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
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
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
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
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4729/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4729/BILLS-116hr4729ih.pdf |
