H. Res. 1190 (119th)Bill Overview

Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".

Crime and Law Enforcement|Crime and Law Enforcement
Sponsor
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief

This House resolution designates April 19–25, 2026, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

It recognizes victim service organizations, lists commonly recognized victims' rights, praises survivor advocacy, and encourages Congress and the public to support relevant laws and services.

Passage0/100

As a simple House resolution, it is nonbinding and does not become law; adoption in the House is likely but it will not produce statutory law.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward, well‑crafted commemorative resolution that clearly states its purpose and provides specific dates and thematic context. It appropriately omits substantive implementation, funding, and enforcement detail because such elements are not required for a symbolic designation.

Contention10/100

Liberals want concrete funding and enforcement details

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Targeted stakeholdersFederal agencies
Likely helped
  • Targeted stakeholdersRaises national public awareness of crime victims' rights and available services.
  • Targeted stakeholdersValidates and recognizes thousands of victim service organizations and allied agencies.
  • Targeted stakeholdersEncourages legislative attention to victims' laws and potential funding or program changes.
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersSymbolic, nonbinding resolution that does not authorize funding or enforcement.
  • Federal agenciesCould raise expectations for federal funding or programs without guaranteeing appropriations.
  • Targeted stakeholdersMight complicate prosecutorial discretion or case management per some legal practitioners' concerns.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals want concrete funding and enforcement details
Progressive95%

Likely strongly supportive of the resolution's recognition of survivors and encouragement to strengthen victim protections.

Would welcome its emphasis on Victims of Crime Act, Crime Victims' Rights Act, and Violence Against Women Act, but want concrete funding and enforcement actions.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Generally supportive of a noncontroversial, awareness-focused resolution that honors victims and survivors.

Views it as positive but incomplete, seeking follow-up on costs, measurable outcomes, and bipartisan implementation.

Leans supportive
Conservative85%

Likely supportive of honoring crime victims and promoting their rights, while cautious about implications for federal spending or mandates.

Would prefer emphasis on state and local solutions and avoid new unfunded federal obligations.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

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Floor

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Law

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Passage likelihood0/100

As a simple House resolution, it is nonbinding and does not become law; adoption in the House is likely but it will not produce statutory law.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House schedules it for consideration
  • Presence of a companion Senate resolution
05 · Recent votes

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06 · Go deeper

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Liberals want concrete funding and enforcement details

As a simple House resolution, it is nonbinding and does not become law; adoption in the House is likely but it will not produce statutory l…

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward, well‑crafted commemorative resolution that clearly states its purpose and provides specific dates and thematic context. It appropriately omits s…

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