S. 3706 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Victims' VOICES Act
S. 3706 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Jan 31, 2024, sponsored by John Cornyn with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 118-77
What it does
Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act or the Victims' VOICES Act This bill makes a person who has assumed a victim's rights eligible to receive restitution for certain expenses from a convicted defendant.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2024
- Passed the SenateFeb 29, 2024
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentJul 25, 2024
- Became lawJul 30, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-77. (Jul 30, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 23, 2024 · Passed408–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Victims’ VOICES ActHouse · Jul 23, 2024
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- S. 223: A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions.
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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