118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 624Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act

To amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize compensation for victims of illicit fentanyl poisoning, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced Jan 30, 2023
Last action Jan 30, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 30, 2023
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Referred
Jan 30, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill authorizes states and territories that receive victim compensation grant funds to use the grant funds to compensate an additional category of individuals. Specifically, current law requires states and territories to use formula grant funds to compensate victims and survivors for expenses attributable to a physical injury or death resulting from a compensable crime. This bill broadens the meaning of the term compensable crime to include illicit fentanyl poisoning resulting in death.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.