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H.R. 1652Became Law

VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 22, 2021)

VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021

This bill adds a new source of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund and makes changes to formula grants supported by the fund.

Specifically, the bill directs revenues collected from deferred prosecution and non-prosecution agreements to be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. Currently, such revenues are deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

Additionally, the bill increases the percentage—from 60% to 75%—of state compensation payments to crime victims in the prior fiscal year used to calculate formula grants for state victim compensation programs.

Finally, the bill directs states to waive the matching requirement for recipients of state victim assistance formula grants during and for one year after a pandemic-related national emergency. It also allows states to waive the matching requirement pursuant to a policy established by the state.

What just happenedJul 22, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-27.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10](D-NY)Sponsor
38 cosponsors23 D15 R
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  1. Jul 22, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-27.

  2. Jul 22, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-27.

  3. Jul 22, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 22, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 21, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 21, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 21, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 20, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate, under the order of 7/14/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 272.

  9. Jul 20, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 7/14/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 272.

  10. Jul 20, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4962-4965, S4967-4974)

  11. Mar 18, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  12. Mar 17, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Mar 17, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 384 - 38 (Roll no. 89). (text: 3/16/2021 CR H1390-1391)

  14. Mar 17, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 384 - 38 (Roll no. 89).(text: 3/16/2021 CR H1390-1391)

  15. Mar 17, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1481-1482)

  16. Mar 16, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  17. Mar 16, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1652.

  18. Mar 16, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1390-1393)

  19. Mar 16, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  20. Mar 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Mar 8, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Mar 8, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 22, 202149

VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021

This bill adds a new source of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund and makes changes to formula grants supported by the fund.

Specifically, the bill directs revenues collected from deferred prosecution and non-prosecution agreements to be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. Currently, such revenues are deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

Additionally, the bill increases the percentage—from 60% to 75%—of state compensation payments to crime victims in the prior fiscal year used to calculate formula grants for state victim compensation programs.

Finally, the bill directs states to waive the matching requirement for recipients of state victim assistance formula grants during and for one year after a pandemic-related national emergency. It also allows states to waive the matching requirement pursuant to a policy established by the state.

Passed SenateJul 20, 202155

VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021

This bill adds a new source of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund and makes changes to formula grants supported by the fund.

Specifically, the bill directs revenues collected from deferred prosecution and non-prosecution agreements to be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. Currently, such revenues are deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

Additionally, the bill increases the percentage—from 60% to 75%—of state compensation payments to crime victims in the prior fiscal year used to calculate formula grants for state victim compensation programs.

Finally, the bill directs states to waive the matching requirement for recipients of state victim assistance formula grants during and for one year after a pandemic-related national emergency. It also allows states to waive the matching requirement pursuant to a policy established by the state.

Passed HouseMar 17, 202153

VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021

This bill adds a new source of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund and makes changes to formula grants supported by the fund.

Specifically, the bill directs revenues collected from deferred prosecution and non-prosecution agreements to be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. Currently, such revenues are deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

Additionally, the bill increases the percentage—from 60% to 75%—of state compensation payments to crime victims in the prior fiscal year used to calculate formula grants for state victim compensation programs.

Finally, the bill directs states to waive the matching requirement for recipients of state victim assistance formula grants during and for one year after a pandemic-related national emergency. It also allows states to waive the matching requirement pursuant to a policy established by the state.

Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2021

VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021

This bill adds a new source of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund and makes changes to formula grants supported by the fund.

Specifically, the bill directs revenues collected from deferred prosecution and non-prosecution agreements to be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. Currently, such revenues are deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

Additionally, the bill increases the percentage—from 60% to 75%—of state compensation payments to crime victims in the prior fiscal year used to calculate formula grants for state victim compensation programs.

Finally, the bill directs states to waive the matching requirement for recipients of state victim assistance formula grants during and for one year after a pandemic-related national emergency. It also allows states to waive the matching requirement pursuant to a policy established by the state.

VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021 — Informed