H.R. 944 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To ensure that amounts in the Victims of Crime Fund are fully obligated.
H.R. 944 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 26, 2003, sponsored by Rob Simmons with 50 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to require the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime to ensure that all sums in the Victims of Crime Fund in a fiscal year are in fact obligated in the subsequent fiscal year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Simmons (R-CT). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 6, 2003)
More bills from Rob Simmons in the 108th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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