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Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".

Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
Cosponsors
15
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Designates April 19 through April 25, 2026, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Recognizes the week to raise awareness about crime victims' rights.

Sponsored By

Jim Costa
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 20, 2026
  2. Apr 20, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

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    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

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    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This designation affects crime victims and their families by raising awareness about their rights and promoting support services. It also impacts communities and organizations that provide resources and services to crime victims.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
16backers
  • Democratic10
  • Republican6
Cross-party cosponsors6 · 40%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (15)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
IntroducedApr 20, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.