HR 7170
Victims' VOICES Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Victims' VOICES Act, aims to expand the definition of restitution in criminal cases to include expenses incurred by individuals who step in to fulfill the rights and responsibilities of a victim. Specifically, it clarifies that defendants ordered to pay restitution can cover necessary and reasonable expenses for those who assume the victim’s role, such as lost income, childcare, transportation, and medical care costs. The bill seeks to provide greater support for these individuals involved in the legal process.
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Primary sponsor
Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] Hageman
Cosponsors
Henry C. "Hank," Jr. Johnson
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