Pay Victims Not Prisoners Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T18:18:49Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8353 Pay Victims Not Prisoners Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 6:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8353

Bill 117 hr 8353, also known as the Pay Victims Not Prisoners Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that victims of crimes receive compensation for their losses before any funds are allocated to prisoners.

The bill outlines a process for determining the amount of compensation owed to victims, taking into account factors such as the severity of the crime and the financial impact on the victim. It also establishes a fund to be used specifically for compensating victims, separate from any funds allocated for prisoner expenses.

Additionally, the Pay Victims Not Prisoners Act includes provisions for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the compensation requirements. This includes regular audits of the fund to ensure that it is being used appropriately and penalties for any entities found to be in violation of the law. Overall, the bill aims to prioritize the needs of crime victims and ensure that they receive the support and compensation they deserve. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both sides of the aisle.

Congressional Summary of HR 8353

Pay Victims Not Prisoners Act

This bill prohibits payment of any amount of the 2021 recovery rebate to federal prisoners convicted of a crime or confined due to insanity or a finding that the prisoner is a sexually dangerous person or a sexual predator.

The bill requires (1) the disclosure of certain prisoner tax return information to the Department of Justice for purposes of making restitution to crime victims, and (2) the payment of judgments issued against prisoners using rebate amounts.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8353

Bill HR 8353 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2022. Bill HR 8353 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 13, 2022. Bill HR 8353's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022