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Introduced
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To deposit certain funds into the Crime Victims Fund, to waive matching requirements, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021, aims to address issues with the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) and crime victim compensation programs. It amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to expand the sources of funds deposited into the CVF, including deferred prosecution agreements and non-prosecution agreements. The bill also removes certain restrictions on the use of CVF funds, increases the percentage of state compensation program funding from the CVF, and allows chief executives to waive matching requirements for crime victim assistance programs, including during national emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall goal is to ensure the sustainability of the CVF and improve access to support and services for victims of crime.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (64)
Dick Durbin (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Richard Burr (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Mike Crapo (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Deb Fischer (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Jack Reed (D),
Jim Risch (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Marco Rubio (R),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1122) (on 03/04/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/611/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s611/BILLS-117s611is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s611/BILLS-117s611is.pdf.pdf |
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