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S. 3706 — 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.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:412
S. 3706, titled the "Victims' VOICES Act," aims to amend section 3663A of title 18 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to clarify that when a court orders restitution in a criminal case, it should also cover necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by anyone who has...
Simple Explanation
S. 3706 is a proposal to make sure that if someone helps a victim of a crime by taking care of them or representing them, they should be paid back for any important costs, like missing work or paying for travel.
H. R. 7170 — 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.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:410
H.R. 7170, known as the "Victims' VOICES Act," aims to amend the United States Code to clarify restitution payments for individuals who take on a victim's rights during legal proceedings. If passed, this bill requires courts to ensure defendants compensate these individuals...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7170 is a rule that says people who help victims in court should get paid back for money they spend, like for getting to court or missing work, to make sure they don't have to pay out of their own pocket.

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