Supporting the designation of the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, as "National Crime Victims Rights Week".
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1168 from the 118th Congress proposes to officially designate the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, as "National Crime Victims Rights Week." The resolution aims to recognize and raise awareness about the rights and needs of crime victims. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No additional legislative text or summary details are provided.
This resolution sought to establish a national observance week to highlight crime victims' rights but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The bill designates a specific week in April 2024 as National Crime Victims Rights Week.
- It is a House resolution (H.Res.), which typically expresses the sentiment or recognition rather than creating binding law.
- The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee but did not progress and is now listed as failed or expired.
["Crime victims and advocacy organizations focused on victims' rights", 'Law enforcement and judicial entities involved in victim support', "The general public through increased awareness of crime victims' rights"]
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable rights or allocate funding, limiting direct impact.', 'The lack of legislative progress means no formal recognition was established for the designated week.', "No implementation or oversight mechanisms are included due to the resolution's nature."]
The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Judiciary Committee. It aligns with ongoing efforts to recognize and support crime victims but did not advance to a vote or enactment. The resolution's failure or expiration indicates it did not receive sufficient legislative attention or priority during this session.
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["If enacted, the designation could increase public and governmental awareness of crime victims' rights during the specified week.", 'Potentially encourages related events or initiatives by advocacy groups and government agencies during the designated week.']
The bill lacks detailed legislative text and official summary, limiting transparency about specific provisions or intended actions. As a House resolution, it does not carry the force of law or require funding, which reduces oversight complexity but also limits measurable impact. The failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative engagement.
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