VICTIM Act of 2022

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5768

Bill 117 hr 5768, also known as the VICTIM Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing support and resources to victims of crime. The bill seeks to enhance the rights of crime victims and ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect throughout the criminal justice process.

Key provisions of the VICTIM Act of 2022 include:

1. Strengthening victims' rights: The bill aims to strengthen the rights of crime victims by ensuring that they are informed of their rights and have access to support services throughout the criminal justice process. 2. Enhancing victim assistance programs: The VICTIM Act of 2022 seeks to enhance victim assistance programs by providing additional funding for victim support services, such as counseling, legal assistance, and financial assistance. 3. Improving victim compensation: The bill aims to improve victim compensation programs by streamlining the application process and increasing the amount of compensation available to victims of crime. 4. Enhancing victim notification: The VICTIM Act of 2022 seeks to enhance victim notification systems to ensure that victims are informed of important developments in their cases, such as court dates and parole hearings. Overall, the VICTIM Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to provide much-needed support and resources to victims of crime. By strengthening victims' rights, enhancing victim assistance programs, improving victim compensation, and enhancing victim notification systems, the bill seeks to ensure that victims are treated with dignity and respect throughout the criminal justice process.

Congressional Summary of HR 5768

Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2022 or VICTIM Act of 2022

This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program for state, tribal, or local law enforcement agencies or prosecuting offices (or groups of tribal agencies or offices) to establish, implement, and administer violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5768

Bill HR 5768 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 28, 2021. Bill HR 5768 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 28, 2021.  Bill HR 5768's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5768

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
74
Democrat Cosponsors
66
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5768

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDue process and equal protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingPerformance measurementViolent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5768

VICTIM Act of 2022To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to establish, implement, and administer the violent incident clearance and technology investigative method, and for other purposes.To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to establish, create, and administer the violent incident clearance and technology investigative method, and for other purposes.VICTIM Act of 2022Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2022VICTIM Act of 2022Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2022VICTIM Act of 2021Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5768

R
Val Butler Demings
Florida(Democrat)
R
David J. Trone
Maryland(Democrat)
R
Bennie G. Thompson
Mississippi(Democrat)
R
Greg Stanton
Arizona(Democrat)
R
Mikie Sherrill
New Jersey(Democrat)

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