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H.R. 665 (104th)

Victims Justice Act of 1995

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 January 1995

Last action

18 April 1996 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See S.735.

Sponsors

Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8]

Subjects

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Summary

Victim Restitution Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require (current law authorizes) the court to order restitution of the victim when a convicted defendant is being sentenced for specified offenses. Specifies that such requirement does not affect the power of the court to impose any other penalty authorized by law. Permits the court, in the case of a misdemeanor, to impose restitution in lieu of any other penalty authorized by law. Authorizes a court to order restitution of any person who, as shown by a preponderance of the evidence, was harmed physically, emotionally, or pecuniarily by unlawful conduct of the defendant during the offense or during the course of a scheme, conspiracy, or pattern of unlawful activity related to the offense. Mandates that a restitution order require the defendant to reimburse the victim for necessary child care, transportation, and other expenses related to participation in the investigation or prosecution of the offense or attendance at proceedings related to the offense. Directs the court to: (1) order restitution in the full amount of the victim's losses without consideration of the economic circumstances of the offender or the fact that a victim is entitled to receive compensation from insurance or any other source; and (2) upon determination of the amount owed to each victim, specify in the restitution order the manner of, and schedule for, restitution in consideration of the financial resources and other assets, projected earnings and other income, and financial obligations of the offender. Specifies that: (1) a restoration order may direct the offender to make a single, lump-sum payment, partial payments at specified intervals, or such in-kind payments as may be agreeable to the victim and the offender; and (2) such in-kind payments may be in the form of the return or replacement of property or the provision of services to the victim or another person or organization. Provides that when the court finds that more than one: (1) offender has contributed to the loss of a victim, the court may make each offender liable for payment of the full amount or may apportion liability among the offenders to reflect the level of contribution and economic circumstances of each offender; and (2) victim has sustained a loss requiring restitution by an offender, the court shall order full restitution of each victim but provide for different payment schedules to reflect the economic circumstances of each victim. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) compensation with respect to losses from insurance or other sources; (2) set-offs against amounts later recovered as compensatory damages by the victim in Federal and State civil proceedings; and (3) payment by the offender to an entity designated by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts for accounting and payment in accordance with this Act. Specifies that a restitution order shall constitute a lien against all property of the offender. Makes compliance with a restitution order a condition of any probation, parole, or other form of release of an offender. Specifies actions the court may take, including revocation of probation or supervised release, if a defendant fails to comply. Provides for enforcement of restitution orders. Authorizes: (1) a victim or the offender to petition the court to modify a restitution order in view of a change in the economic circumstances of the offender; and (2) the court to refer any issue arising in connection with a proposed restitution order to a magistrate or special master for proposed findings of fact and recommendations as to disposition, subject to a de novo determination of the issue by the court.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 January 1995

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 January 1995

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 February 1995

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 2 February 1995

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-16.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 February 1995

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-16.

    Source: Committee

  9. 6 February 1995

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 60 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the Judiciary Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute as the original bill for the purpose of amendment. Amendments printed in the Record prior to consideration will be given priority in recognition.

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 February 1995

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 7 February 1995

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 431 - 0 (Roll no. 97).

    Source: Floor

  12. 7 February 1995

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 431 - 0 (Roll no. 97).

    Source: Floor

  13. 7 February 1995

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  14. 7 February 1995

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  15. 7 February 1995

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 665.

    Source: Floor

  16. 7 February 1995

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the Judiciary Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute as the original bill for the purpose of amendment. Amendments printed in the Record prior to consideration will be given priority in recognition.

    Source: Floor

  17. 7 February 1995

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Frank Riggs to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  18. 7 February 1995

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 60 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  19. 7 February 1995

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 60. (consideration: CR H1306-1314)

    Source: Floor

  20. 7 February 1995

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 60 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  21. 8 February 1995

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 16 November 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  23. 6 December 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 104-179. Additional and minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  24. 6 December 1995

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.

    Source: Calendars

  25. 6 December 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 104-179. Additional and minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  26. 22 December 1995

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  27. 22 December 1995

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S19273-19282)

    Source: Floor

  28. 23 December 1995

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  29. 18 April 1996

    Committee

    For Further Action See S.735.

    Source: Committee

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