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Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act

1/18/2024, 11:13 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 624

Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act

This bill authorizes states and territories that receive victim compensation grant funds to use the grant funds to compensate an additional category of individuals.

Specifically, current law requires states and territories to use formula grant funds to compensate victims and survivors for expenses attributable to a physical injury or death resulting from a compensable crime. This bill broadens the meaning of the term compensable crime to include illicit fentanyl poisoning resulting in death.

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Current Status of Bill HR 624

Bill HR 624 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill HR 624 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2023.  Bill HR 624's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 624

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 624

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Crime victims
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 624

Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act
Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act
To amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize compensation for victims of illicit fentanyl poisoning, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 624

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
GeorgiaRepublican
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
OregonRepublican

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