Bill · H.R. 4946· House(119-HR-4946)
Epstein Crime Victims Act
- Introduced
- 8/8/2025
- Last activity
- 8/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ritchie Torres
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Epstein Crime Victims Act," proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to expand the rights of crime victims regarding agreements made by the government. Specifically, it adds "nonprosecution agreement" to the list of agreements victims must be notified about. The bill also creates a legal pathway for victims to take action if they are not notified. This allows a victim to sue the Government in a district court. This occurs if the Government enters a plea bargain or deferred prosecution agreement and fails to provide timely notice.
Yes
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
The bill establishes a right of action for crime victims to enforce their rights through the court system if notification is not provided.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Right to legal recourse: This provision allows a victim to bring a civil action against the Government in an appropriate district court if they are not notified of a plea bargain or deferred prosecution agreement in a timely manner (Section 2, subsection (d)(7)). This provides a way for victims to enforce their remaining applicable rights under subsection (a).
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Expanded notification requirements: The bill adds "nonprosecution agreement" to the existing list of agreements that require notification to the victim (Section 2, subsection (a)(9)). This ensures victims are informed about a broader range of government decisions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+6
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House