United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8466 — Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To provide for a system for reviewing the case files of cold case murders at the instance of certain persons, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-136).

Also cites: 18 U.S.C. § 1111

Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Crime and law enforcement Administrative law and regulatory procedures Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Employment and training programs Evidence and witnesses Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Law enforcement administration and funding Violent crime Administrative remedies Crime victims Criminal justice information and records Family relationships
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8466 do?
To provide for a system for reviewing the case files of cold case murders at the instance of certain persons, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 8466?
HR 8466 is sponsored by Eric Swalwell (D).
What is the current status of HR 8466?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8466?
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