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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.
S. 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.
July 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:327
S. 3706, titled the “Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act” or the “Victims' VOICES Act”, amends section 3663A of title 18 of the United States Code. The bill clarifies that a court must order restitution for a person who has taken on the victim's...
Simple Explanation
The Victims' VOICES Act is a rule that says if someone is helping a victim by looking after their needs, like going to court or helping them get better, they should get paid back for any money they spend doing these things, as long as the expenses make sense and are necessary.
S. 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.
February 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:378
S. 3706, also known as the "Victims' VOICES Act," proposes amendments to section 3663A of title 18, United States Code. The bill aims to ensure that restitution for crime victims includes necessary and reasonable expenses faced by those who have taken on the victim's rights....
Simple Explanation
The "Victims' VOICES Act" wants to change a rule so that people who help crime victims can get back important money they spent, like for babysitters or getting to the doctor. But there are still questions about how much money they can ask for and what counts as a fair expense.
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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