Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5658
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Crime Victims’ Rights Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 17, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 17, 2020
Latest Action
Feb 7, 2020
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
5658
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.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
January 17, 2020
Actions (3)
02/07/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:50 PM