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S 3706 — Victims' VOICES Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 118-77.

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 31, 2024. Enacted.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to S. 3706 adds a note referencing the law and the effective date, specifying July 30, 2024. It also includes details about the legislative history, indicating that the bill was considered and passed by both the Senate and the House. This information helps to provide context and clarity regarding the bill's status and timeline for implementation.

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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S.
[118th Congress Public Law 77] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 138 STAT.
3706 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
1510]] Public Law 118-77 118th Congress An Act To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights.
3706 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
July 30, 2024 - [S.
3706]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act.>> SECTION <<NOTE:
18 USC 1 note.>> 1.
and ``(C) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim to receive necessary physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation.''.
and ``(C) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim [[Page 138 STAT.
Passed the Senate February 29, 2024.
1510]] to receive necessary physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation.''.
Attest:
Approved July 30, 2024.
Secretary.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
3706:
3706 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights.
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170 (2024):
Feb.
29, considered and passed Senate.
July 22, 23, considered and passed House.
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Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 118-77.

  4. Became Public Law No: 118-77.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4742-4743)

  8. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 2 (Roll no. 361). (text: 07/22/2024 CR H4654)

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 2 (Roll no. 361). (text: 07/22/2024 CR H4654)

  10. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4656)

  12. Ms. Hageman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3706.

  14. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  15. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Received in the House.

  17. Held at the desk.

  18. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  20. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  21. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1090; text: CR S1090)

  22. Introduced in Senate

  23. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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S 3706 is sponsored by Cornyn, John (Republican).
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