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Justice for Murder Victims Act

3/17/2025, 3:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 960

Bill 119 s 960, also known as the Justice for Murder Victims Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide justice and support for the families of murder victims.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a national registry of individuals convicted of murder. This registry would help law enforcement agencies track and monitor individuals who have committed this heinous crime, potentially preventing future incidents.

Additionally, the Justice for Murder Victims Act includes provisions for increased funding for victim support services, such as counseling and financial assistance. This would help families cope with the emotional and financial burdens that come with losing a loved one to murder. The bill also aims to improve communication and coordination between law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. This would help ensure that information about murder cases is shared effectively, leading to more successful investigations and prosecutions. Overall, the Justice for Murder Victims Act seeks to provide justice and support for the families of murder victims, while also working to prevent future tragedies. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is a necessary step towards ensuring that those who commit murder are held accountable for their actions.

Current Status of Bill S 960

Bill S 960 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill S 960 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2025.  Bill S 960's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of March 14, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 960

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 960

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 960

Justice for Murder Victims Act
Justice for Murder Victims Act
A bill to ensure that homicides can be prosecuted under Federal law without regard to the time elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the death itself.

Comments

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Regina Wiley

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9 months ago

I can't believe this new bill is gonna make things worse for us! It's just not fair! This is gonna be a disaster for everyone involved. I can't believe they're actually going through with it. This is gonna be a nightmare for sure. #JusticeForMurderVictimsAct #NotFair