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House bill · H.R. 8746 (119th Congress)

VICTIM Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 12, 2026

Sponsor: Dwight Evans (U.S. Representative, PA-3, Democratic)

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Summary

Would require the Attorney General to establish a grant program supporting law enforcement agencies in investigating violent offenses, including funding for investigative units and technology, with the bill defining terms such as clearance by arrest.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. May 12, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. May 12, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  3. May 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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