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Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act

USA118th CongressHR-624| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2023
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act This bill authorizes states and territories that receive victim compensation grant funds to use the grant funds to compensate an additional category of individuals. Specifically, current law requires states and territories to use formula grant funds to compensate victims and survivors for expenses attributable to a physical injury or death resulting from a compensable crime. This bill broadens the meaning of the term compensable crime to include illicit fentanyl poisoning resulting in death.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Crime victimsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substances

Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act

USA118th CongressHR-624| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2023
Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act This bill authorizes states and territories that receive victim compensation grant funds to use the grant funds to compensate an additional category of individuals. Specifically, current law requires states and territories to use formula grant funds to compensate victims and survivors for expenses attributable to a physical injury or death resulting from a compensable crime. This bill broadens the meaning of the term compensable crime to include illicit fentanyl poisoning resulting in death.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crime victimsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substances