HR624-118

Introduced

To amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize compensation for victims of illicit fentanyl poisoning, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 30, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize compensation for victims of illicit fentanyl poisoning. The main policy areas are Criminal Justice.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize compensation for victims of illicit fentanyl poisoning.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize compensation for victims of illicit fentanyl poisoning.

Key Policy Areas

Criminal Justice

Primary Purpose

Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize compensation for victims of illicit fentanyl poisoning.

Policy Domains

Criminal Justice

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 30, 2023

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Criminal Justice

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