Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 30, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8466
Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act of 2020
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Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act of 2020
This bill establishes a framework for immediate family members of a victim of murder under federal law to request a review of the victim's case file if the murder was committed more than three years prior and all probative investigative leads have been exhausted.
What just happenedSep 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2020
- Sep 30, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Sep 30, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House