Compensation to Crime Victims Act

Summary

Compensation to Crime Victims Act - Directs the United States attorneys to process applications for compensation from victims of offenses enumerated in this Act and to pay such compensation as the attorneys determine to be necessary and proper in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the attorneys to hold such hearings and take such testimony as necessary to carry out this Act. Grants subpoena power to the attorneys for purposes of this Act. Provides for application procedures and provides that the United States attorney with whom each application is filed may suspend consideration of the application if a civil action relating to such offense as covered by the application is pending. Sets forth those classes of persons eligible for compensation under this Act. Provides that in the case of the death of the victim, any one or more persons who suffered pecuniary loss with relation to funeral expenses shall be eligible under this Act. Requires the Attorney General to annually report to the Congress on activities under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 4 February 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 February 1975

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Sponsors

• Rep. Stanton, James V. [I-OH-20] · I · Sponsor
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