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Justice for Murder Victims Act

3/27/2024, 11:35 AM

Summary of Bill S 3859

The Justice for Murder Victims Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3859, 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.

One key aspect of the Justice for Murder Victims Act is the establishment of a national database of unsolved murder cases. This database would be used to track and investigate cold cases, with the goal of bringing closure to families and holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased funding for law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve murder cases. This funding would be used to support forensic testing, hire additional investigators, and provide resources for victim advocacy services. The Justice for Murder Victims Act also aims to improve communication and coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to more effectively solve murder cases. This would involve sharing information and resources to ensure that all available tools are being utilized in the pursuit of justice for victims and their families. Overall, the Justice for Murder Victims Act seeks to address the challenges and obstacles that often prevent murder cases from being solved. By providing support, resources, and coordination for law enforcement agencies, this bill aims to bring closure and justice to the families of murder victims across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 3859

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3859

Bill S 3859 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 29, 2024. Bill S 3859 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 29, 2024.  Bill S 3859's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of March 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3859

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3859

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Crime victims
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- U.S. Sentencing Commission
- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3859

Justice for Murder Victims Act
Justice for Murder Victims Act
A bill 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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