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US S4402

US S4402
Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2022 VICTIM Act of 2022


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Introduced
06/14/2022
In Committee
06/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to establish, implement, and administer the violent inci- dent clearance and technology investigative method, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2022 or the VICTIM Act of 2022, directs the Attorney General to establish a grant program within the Office of Justice Programs. The program will provide grants to state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecuting offices to help them establish, implement, and administer methods to improve clearance rates for homicides and non-fatal shootings. The bill outlines eligible projects that grant recipients can use the funds for, such as retaining detectives, hiring and training additional detectives, acquiring investigative equipment and technology, and providing victim services. The bill also requires grant recipients to report on their activities and progress, and directs the National Institute of Justice to evaluate the effectiveness of the grant program.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/14/2022)

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