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- H.R.4180
H.R.4180: Removing Barriers to Sexual Assault Victims Compensation Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 31, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 31, 2017
Bill Summary
Removing Barriers to Sexual Assault Victims Compensation Act This bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to require state crime victim compensation programs to eliminate time limits on applying for compensation for victims of sexual assault with backlogged sexual assault evidence collection kits.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Oct. 31, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Oct. 31, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) |