S.3706 — Victims' VOICES Act
House Roll Call
S.3706
| Bill | S.3706 — Victims' VOICES Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 408 / Nay 2 / Present 0 / Not Voting 21 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 209 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| D | 199 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
The Victims’ VOICES Act (S 3706) was enacted as Public Law No: 118-77, aimed at enhancing support for victims of crime, particularly those affected by violent crimes. The legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for improving the accessibility and effectiveness of victim services across the United States.
Key provisions of the Act include the creation of a new grant program administered by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide funding for state and local victim assistance programs. This program is designed to support initiatives that enhance the availability of services for victims, including counseling, legal assistance, and crisis intervention. The Act emphasizes the importance of culturally competent services, ensuring that resources are tailored to meet the diverse needs of victims from various backgrounds.
The legislation also mandates the establishment of a National Victims’ VOICES Advisory Board, which will consist of representatives from various sectors, including law enforcement, victim advocacy organizations, and survivors. This board is tasked with advising the DOJ on best practices for victim support and ensuring that victim voices are integrated into policy-making processes.
Funding for the programs authorized under the Victims’ VOICES Act is contingent upon annual appropriations, with the DOJ expected to allocate resources to support the implementation of the new initiatives. The Act encourages collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies to foster a coordinated response to victim needs.
Key beneficiaries of the Act include crime victims and their families, who will gain improved access to vital services and support systems. Additionally, the legislation seeks to regulate and enhance the standards of victim assistance programs, ensuring they are effective and responsive to the needs of those they serve.
The implementation timeline for the Act includes the establishment of the Advisory Board within 180 days of enactment and the initiation of grant programs as funding becomes available, with ongoing evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the programs established under this law.
Yea (408)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
R
Ruben Gallego
M
Mike Garcia
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
G
Greg Lopez
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (2)
B
Bob Good
Not Voting (21)
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
J
Jason Crow
J
John Garamendi
K
Kay Granger
R
Raúl Grijalva
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
B
Bill Pascrell
G
Greg Pence
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
Jennifer Wexton