HR 4729
Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Courtney Wild Crime Victims’ Rights Reform Act of 2019 aims to strengthen the rights of crime victims in the United States. It expands victims’ ability to challenge prosecutorial agreements, provides for attorneys’ fees for victims who win legal cases against the government, and allows victims to pursue civil actions to enforce restitution orders. The bill also requires the Department of Justice to take specific steps to ensure victims’ rights are protected and establishes mechanisms for addressing violations of those rights.
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Jackie Speier
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Albio Sires
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