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Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025

1/15/2026, 4:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 909

Bill 119 HR 909, also known as the "To temporarily provide additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund" bill, aims to allocate additional funds to the Crime Victims Fund in order to support victims of crime. The bill proposes to provide a temporary increase in deposits into the fund, which is used to provide financial assistance to victims of crime and their families.

The Crime Victims Fund is a crucial source of support for individuals who have been affected by crime, providing resources for medical expenses, counseling, and other necessary services. By increasing deposits into the fund, this bill seeks to ensure that victims of crime have access to the assistance they need during difficult times.

The temporary nature of the increase in deposits indicates that this bill is a short-term measure to address immediate needs within the Crime Victims Fund. It is likely that the additional funds will be used to address a specific issue or crisis facing victims of crime, such as a surge in demand for services or a particular type of crime that is on the rise. Overall, Bill 119 HR 909 is a targeted effort to provide support to victims of crime by temporarily increasing deposits into the Crime Victims Fund. This measure demonstrates a commitment to helping those who have been impacted by crime and ensuring that they have access to the resources they need to recover and heal.

Congressional Summary of HR 909

Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025

This bill adds a new source of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund (CVF). Specifically, the bill requires certain civil monetary penalties collected from settlements and judgments in cases involving fraud and false claims against the federal government to be deposited into the CVF through FY2029. 

The CVF supports federal, state, and local programs and activities to compensate and assist victims of crimes. Currently, the CVF is funded by deposits from a variety of sources, including federal criminal fines, penalties, and assessments; forfeited bail bonds; and certain other gifts, donations, and bequests. 

Current Status of Bill HR 909

Bill HR 909 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 12, 2026. Bill HR 909 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HR 909's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 13, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 909

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4582
Democrat Cosponsors
2299
Republican Cosponsors
2283
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 909

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Crime victims
- Government trust funds

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 909

To temporarily provide additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund.
To temporarily provide additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund.

Comments

Carmelo Cummings profile image

Carmelo Cummings

30,494

11 months ago

I dunno bout this bill, sounds fishy to me. How it gonna help us?

Coraline Buckley profile image

Coraline Buckley

30,723

1 year ago

I think this bill is good idea. It help victims of crime get more money for support. I like that it give more money to help people who need it. It important to help those who have been hurt.

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