Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
Click any stage to learn more about the legislative process.
Topic: Crime and Law Enforcement
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] (R) - MO
Summary
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.
Legislative Subjects
Crime and Law Enforcement; Crime victims; Government trust funds
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-01-13
Ask about this bill
Ask questions about this bill. The AI can look up referenced laws and statutes to provide context.
What existing laws does this bill amend?
What are the main provisions of this bill?
Who would be affected by this legislation?