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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Courtney Wild Reinforcing Crime Victims’ Rights Act

Key claim: A House bill to reinforce crime victims’ legal rights has been introduced and sent to the Judiciary Committee, but it is not law.

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(HR5506 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2025-09-18): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Why this matters

The Crime Victims’ Rights Act gives victims enforceable rights in federal criminal proceedings — including notice, the right to be heard, and conferral with prosecutors — but enforcement has been uneven, as highlighted in the Courtney Wild litigation over the Jeffrey Epstein non-prosecution agreement. A reinforcing bill would clarify remedies and standing for victims whose rights are bypassed. As an introduced bill referred to committee, it has no legal effect unless it advances and is enacted.

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Courtney Wild Reinforcing Crime Victims’ Rights Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 18-sep-2025

If you are a federal crime victim relying on CVRA protections, nothing changes unless this bill advances beyond committee.

A House bill to reinforce crime victims’ legal rights has been introduced and sent to the Judiciary Committee, but it is not law.

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External: congress:119-hr-5506:introduced

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