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Justice for Murder Victims Act
3/4/2024, 7:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 349
Bill 118 hr 349, also known as the Justice for Murder Victims Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide justice and support for the families of murder victims.
The bill includes several key provisions. One of the main components is the establishment of a national registry of individuals convicted of murder. This registry would be accessible to law enforcement agencies and the public, with the goal of helping to prevent future crimes and hold offenders accountable.
Additionally, the Justice for Murder Victims Act includes provisions for increased funding for victim support services, such as counseling and legal assistance. This funding would help to ensure that families of murder victims have access to the resources they need to cope with their loss and navigate the criminal justice system. The bill also includes measures to improve communication and coordination between law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. This would help to ensure that information about murder cases is shared effectively and that investigations are conducted efficiently. Overall, the Justice for Murder Victims Act aims to provide support and justice for the families of murder victims, while also working to prevent future crimes and improve the criminal justice system. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is a necessary step towards ensuring that victims of murder receive the justice and support they deserve.
The bill includes several key provisions. One of the main components is the establishment of a national registry of individuals convicted of murder. This registry would be accessible to law enforcement agencies and the public, with the goal of helping to prevent future crimes and hold offenders accountable.
Additionally, the Justice for Murder Victims Act includes provisions for increased funding for victim support services, such as counseling and legal assistance. This funding would help to ensure that families of murder victims have access to the resources they need to cope with their loss and navigate the criminal justice system. The bill also includes measures to improve communication and coordination between law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. This would help to ensure that information about murder cases is shared effectively and that investigations are conducted efficiently. Overall, the Justice for Murder Victims Act aims to provide support and justice for the families of murder victims, while also working to prevent future crimes and improve the criminal justice system. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is a necessary step towards ensuring that victims of murder receive the justice and support they deserve.
Congressional Summary of HR 349
Justice for Murder Victims Act
This bill allows a prosecution to be instituted for any federal homicide offense without regard to the time that elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the death of the victim.
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Current Status of Bill HR 349
Bill HR 349 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2023. Bill HR 349 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2023. Bill HR 349's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 12, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 349
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 349
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Crime victims
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Violent crime
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 349
Justice for Murder Victims Act
Justice for Murder Victims Act
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 349
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