As it moves forward, Rep. Frankel will continue to push for the inclusion of these two provisions.
Continue pushing to include provisions that strengthen crime victims' rights by directing the DOJ Inspector General to review CVRA compliance and recommend reforms.
Occurrences
Evidence
Rep. Frankel said she will continue to push for inclusion of two provisions in the FY27 CJS bill, including one that would direct the DOJ Inspector General to review DOJ compliance with the Crime Victims’ Rights Act and examine reforms needed to ensure survivors’ rights, including timely notification of plea agreements.
The House Appropriations Committee approved the FY27 CJS appropriations bill by a vote of 32 to 28; the committee summary says the bill is advancing and includes protections for survivors and crime victims, with the measure now awaiting further consideration.
Assessments
The evidence shows Frankel actively pushed to include the DOJ Inspector General CVRA-compliance review and reform language in the FY27 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill, and the bill advanced through the House Appropriations Committee. However, committee approval is not enactment, and the promised outcome was to continue pushing for inclusion of provisions that would direct DOJ IG review and recommendations. As of the cited evidence, the provisions had advanced but had not passed into law or otherwise been implemented. This warrants credit for a serious legislative effort, but not full or partial delivery of the promised policy outcome yet.