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More Funds for Crime Victims: Ending Fund Withholding.

This act aims to ensure that money collected from criminals, intended to help victims, is fully utilized. It introduces new rules that will make it harder for the government to withhold these funds, meaning more support will reach those harmed, especially victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Key points
Ensures the Crime Victims Fund, financed by fines and penalties, will be fully available to victims, not withheld by the government.
Introduces mechanisms to prevent Congress from reducing funds available to crime victims below the average of the last three years.
Aims to increase financial support and services for crime victims, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_285
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_285.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ensures the Crime Victims Fund, financed by fines and penalties, will be fully available to victims, not withheld by the government.
  • Introduces mechanisms to prevent Congress from reducing funds available to crime victims below the average of the last three years.
  • Aims to increase financial support and services for crime victims, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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