Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024

Where This Stands

Introduced

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The Frame

What this does

The bill aims to increase the total funding available for state and local victim assistance programs by expanding the sources of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund, which has faced recent funding volatility.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Crime victims

The bill changes the revenue streams for the fund that supports services for these individuals.

State and local victim assistance programs

These programs receive grants from the Crime Victims Fund, which may see changes in available funding levels.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The Crime Victims Fund is a federal account established in 1984 that is primarily funded by fines and penalties paid by convicted federal offenders, rather than taxpayer dollars. context

Summary

This bill changes how money is added to the federal Crime Victims Fund to ensure more resources are available for victim services. It mandates that money from certain legal settlements and declined prosecutions be deposited into the fund through September 2029.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill aims to increase the total funding available for state and local victim assistance programs by expanding the sources of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund, which has faced recent funding volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Crime Victims Fund?

It is a federal fund that provides financial support to state and local programs that assist victims of crime.

How long will the new funding sources last?

The inclusion of proceeds as a funding source is temporary and expires on September 30, 2029.

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Temporary Revenue Expansion

The bill uses a sunset clause (September 2029) to temporarily bridge funding gaps in the Crime Victims Fund using False Claims Act proceeds.

Crime Victims Fund False Claims Act

Connected Entities

bill_number31“Title 31, United States Code (False Claims Act)”Map →

personMr. Durbin“Introduced the bill”Map →

bill_number34 U.S.C. 20101(b)(6)“Section 1402(b)(6) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984”Map →

dateSeptember 30, 2029“Deposit period for the Crime Victims Fund”Map →

organizationSenate“Introduced by Mr. Durbin and Ms. Murkowski”Map →

personMs. Murkowski“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →

bill_numberVictims of Crime Act of 1984“Section 1402(b)(6) is amended”Map →

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