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A bill to curtail the use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund to inflate spending.
1/29/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 285
Bill 119 s 285, also known as the "Crime Victims Fund Spending Integrity Act," aims to prevent the misuse of funds from the Crime Victims Fund. The bill seeks to curtail the practice of using changes in mandatory programs to artificially increase spending from the fund.
The Crime Victims Fund is a crucial source of support for victims of crime, providing funding for essential services such as counseling, medical expenses, and legal assistance. However, there have been instances where changes in mandatory programs have been used to inflate spending from the fund, diverting resources away from those who need it most.
Bill 119 s 285 seeks to address this issue by implementing measures to ensure that funds from the Crime Victims Fund are used appropriately and effectively. By preventing the misuse of funds, the bill aims to safeguard the integrity of the fund and ensure that victims of crime receive the support and assistance they deserve. Overall, Bill 119 s 285 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to protect the interests of crime victims and ensure that funds from the Crime Victims Fund are used responsibly.
The Crime Victims Fund is a crucial source of support for victims of crime, providing funding for essential services such as counseling, medical expenses, and legal assistance. However, there have been instances where changes in mandatory programs have been used to inflate spending from the fund, diverting resources away from those who need it most.
Bill 119 s 285 seeks to address this issue by implementing measures to ensure that funds from the Crime Victims Fund are used appropriately and effectively. By preventing the misuse of funds, the bill aims to safeguard the integrity of the fund and ensure that victims of crime receive the support and assistance they deserve. Overall, Bill 119 s 285 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to protect the interests of crime victims and ensure that funds from the Crime Victims Fund are used responsibly.
Current Status of Bill S 285
Bill S 285 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill S 285 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2025. Bill S 285's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 285
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 285
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 285
A bill to curtail the use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund to inflate spending.
A bill to curtail the use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund to inflate spending.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 285
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