H.Res. 551 · 113th Congress

Supporting the mission and goals of 2014 National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which include increasing public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of, and services available to assist, victims of crime in the United States.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Jim Costa
Introduced
2014-04-10
Latest action
2014-06-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Summary

Expresses support for the mission and goals of 2014 National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which include increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of crime on victims, the challenges to achieving justice for victims, and the many solutions to meet such challenges.

Recognizes: (1) that crime victims should be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect; and (2) the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.