H.R. 483 would safeguard the Crime Victims Fund.
Detailed Summary
Victims of Crime Act Preservation Fund Act of 2009 - Excludes receipts and disbursements of the Crime Victims Fund from executive and congressional budgets.
Prohibits the consideration of any legislation in the House of Representatives or the Senate that would authorize the use of amounts in the Crime Victims Fund for a purpose not authorized by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984. Allows the Senate to waive or suspend such prohibition by a three-fifths vote.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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