Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4729
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 17, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 17, 2019
Latest Action
Nov 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4729
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
October 17, 2019
Actions (3)
11/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
10/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:47:34 AM