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US HR9601

US HR9601
Justice for Murder Victims Act


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Introduced
12/15/2022
In Committee
12/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To ensure that homicides can be prosecuted under Federal law without regard to the time elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the death itself.

AI Summary

This bill, the Justice for Murder Victims Act, aims to ensure that homicides can be prosecuted under federal law without regard to the time elapsed between the act or omission that caused the victim's death and the death itself. It amends Chapter 51 of Title 18 of the United States Code by adding a new section that allows for the prosecution of homicide offenses under federal law regardless of the time that has passed between the act or omission and the victim's death.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/15/2022)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9601/all-info 12/16/2022
BillText https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr9601/BILLS-117hr9601ih.pdf 12/31/2022
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