Crime Doesn’t Pay Act of 2022

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T18:33:49Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8626 Crime Doesn’t Pay Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 6:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8626

Bill 117 hr 8626, also known as the Crime Doesn't Pay Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to crack down on individuals who profit from criminal activities by imposing harsh penalties and fines on them.

One of the key provisions of the Crime Doesn't Pay Act is the establishment of a new task force within the Department of Justice that will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting individuals who have made money through illegal means. This task force will work closely with law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels to identify and target these individuals.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase the penalties for individuals convicted of crimes such as money laundering, racketeering, and fraud. These penalties may include hefty fines, lengthy prison sentences, and the seizure of assets obtained through criminal activities. Furthermore, the Crime Doesn't Pay Act also includes provisions to enhance cooperation between law enforcement agencies and financial institutions in order to better track and prevent illicit financial transactions. This will help to disrupt the flow of money to criminal organizations and make it more difficult for individuals to profit from illegal activities. Overall, the Crime Doesn't Pay Act of 2022 aims to send a strong message that crime does not pay and that individuals who engage in criminal activities for financial gain will face severe consequences. By targeting the financial incentives of criminal behavior, this bill seeks to deter individuals from engaging in illegal activities and disrupt the operations of criminal organizations.

Congressional Summary of HR 8626

Crime Doesn't Pay Act of 2022

This bill requires that pre-separation counseling for members of the Armed Forces include training regarding the consequences to members who are convicted of a crime, specifically regarding the loss of benefits.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8626

Bill HR 8626 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2022. Bill HR 8626 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2022. Bill HR 8626's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of July 29, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8626

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8626

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8626

Crime Doesn’t Pay Act of 2022Crime Doesn’t Pay Act of 2022To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary concerned to carry out training on the consequences of committing a crime in preseparation counseling of the Transition Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

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