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Pay Victims Not Prisoners: Changes to Tax Rebates

This act aims to prevent incarcerated individuals from receiving 2021 recovery rebate tax credits. Instead, these funds may be used to satisfy outstanding federal court judgments against federal prisoners, directly impacting public finances and potentially crime victims.
Key points
Incarcerated individuals will not receive 2021 recovery rebate tax credits.
The Department of Justice can access prisoner tax information to implement this act.
Funds from prisoner commissary accounts may be used to pay off their court-ordered debts.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8353
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Process start date: 2022-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pay Victims Not Prisoners Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8353.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Incarcerated individuals will not receive 2021 recovery rebate tax credits.
  • The Department of Justice can access prisoner tax information to implement this act.
  • Funds from prisoner commissary accounts may be used to pay off their court-ordered debts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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