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Justice for Murder Victims: No Time Limit for Prosecution.

This act removes time limits for prosecuting homicide offenses under federal law. This means prosecutors can bring charges for murder regardless of how much time has passed between the act and the victim's death. The goal is to ensure that perpetrators of serious crimes cannot escape accountability due to the passage of time.
Key points
Eliminates the time limit for prosecuting homicide offenses under federal law.
Allows murder charges to be brought even many years after the incident.
Increases the likelihood of holding individuals accountable for homicides, regardless of elapsed time.
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Print number: 117_HR_9601
Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Process start date: 2022-12-15