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Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4729| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2019
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Mo Brooks (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • October 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDue process and equal protectionEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesJudicial review and appealsLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costs

Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4729| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2019
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.
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Timeline
Oct 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • October 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Mo Brooks (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDue process and equal protectionEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesJudicial review and appealsLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costs