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S. 2423 (98th)

Victims of Crime Assistance Act of 1984

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Introduced

13 March 1984

Last action

10 August 1984 · Passed

Status

Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]

Subjects

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Victims of Crime Assistance Act of 1984 - Establishes within the Treasury a Crime Victims' Assistance Fund, in which shall be deposited all criminal fines collected from convicted Federal defendants and all proceeds received from the sale of literary or other rights arising from criminal acts. Amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to establish a procedure under which any money due a criminal defendant under a contract entered into for the purposes of recounting or having his or her crime depicted shall be paid into the Fund. Provides that all money deposited in the Fund is for the benefit of any victim of the defendant's crime. Requires such victim, in order to receive money from the Fund, to secure a judgment in a civil action against the defendant for damages arising out of the crime. Allows money from the Fund to pay for the defendant's legal representation. Requires the clerk of the court to publish every six months for two years a notice to victims that such money is available to satisfy judgments pursuant to this Act. Amends the Federal criminal code to allow victims the opportunity to appear at parole hearings and testify about the emotional, psychological, physical, and financial impact the prisoner's conduct has had on their lives. Authorizes the Attorney General to make annual grants from the Fund to States for the purpose of compensating and providing other assistance to victims of crime. Establishes criteria based on State victims' compensation payouts and population for the distribution of the Fund. Requires that States appoint a State victim assistance administrator to award funds to eligible non-profit, State, and local agencies which provide assistance to victims. Directs the Attorney General to appoint a Federal Victim Assistance Administrator to provide funds to executive agencies for services and other nonfinancial assistance to victims of Federal crimes. Authorizes the President to establish a Federal Victims of Crime Advisory Committee to advise the Federal Administrator about the needs of Federal victims. Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to submit a report to the Attorney General setting forth the steps it has taken to: (1) improve the accurate accounting of collections of criminal fines; and (2) assure all collected fines are deposited in the Fund.

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Timeline

  1. 13 March 1984

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 March 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1248.

    Source: Committee

  4. 10 May 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 May 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 941.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 25 May 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond under the authority of the order of May 11, 84 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-497.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 May 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond under the authority of the order of May 11, 84 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-497.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 August 1984

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 August 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 10 August 1984

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 25 May 1984

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 13 March 1984

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