Jim Costa (D-CA)
Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".
A Democratic resolution with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week." The observance aims to recognize the impact of crime on victims, survivors, and their communities. It highlights the existence of many organizations and laws that protect victims' rights. The 2026 theme, "CommUNITY," focuses on the connections needed to improve services and implement rights. Finally, the resolution encourages the continued support of laws and programs that assist crime survivors.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The resolution explicitly mentions the right of victims to safety, protection, and privacy.
- Scored +3
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The resolution highlights rights such as timely notice of proceedings and the right to confer with government attorneys regarding sentencing.
- Scored +1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution supports the right of victims to receive information about case status and the enforcement of their rights.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition and Validation: The observance recognizes and validates the impact of crime on victims, survivors, and their communities (Whereas clause).
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Protection of Specific Rights: The bill outlines several recognized rights that can benefit victims, such as being treated with fairness, dignity, and respect; having safety, protection, and privacy; receiving timely notice of proceedings; and being free from unreasonable delay (Whereas clause, sections 1-7).
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Access to Information and Communication: Victims may benefit from the right to confer with the Government attorney regarding charging or sentencing and receiving information about available services and case status (Whereas clause, sections 4 and 7).
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Support for Assistance Organizations: The resolution recognizes the efforts of thousands of organizations and agencies that assist survivors at local, State, Tribal, National, and Federal levels (Resolved section 2).
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Legislative Commitment: The resolution encourages Congress to continue passing laws and supporting programs that reflect the voices and choices of crime survivors (Resolved section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The resolution highlights rights such as timely notice of proceedings and the right to confer with government attorneys regarding sentencing. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The resolution explicitly mentions the right of victims to safety, protection, and privacy. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution supports the right of victims to receive information about case status and the enforcement of their rights.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution focuses on the rights of crime victims rather than individuals with disabilities. Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution emphasizes the importance of treating victims with fairness, dignity, and respect during legal proceedings. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution's focus on victim services may indirectly support community stability.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution supports victim services which are utilized within all communities, including urban ones.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/20/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Norma TorresDemocrat · California