Legislative Update
Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act Introduced
The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (S.4514/H.R. 8061) was introduced in both the House and the Senate. The bill would ensure additional funding is deposited into the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) by diverting surplus funds collected through the False Claims Act, which currently go to the General Fund of the U.S. Treasury, to the CVF through 2029. The CVF supports victim compensation and assistance programs and has faced a significant decline in deposits over the last few years, leaving programs at risk of closing their doors permanently. Take action to urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor and support the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act and ensure victim assistance programs have the support they need.
19th Annual OVW Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation To Be Held in November
The purpose of each consultation is to solicit recommendations from Tribal government leaders on the following topics:
- Administering tribal funds and programs;
- Enhancing the safety of Indian women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, homicide, stalking, and sex trafficking;
- Strengthening the federal response to such crimes; and
- Improving access to local, regional, state, and federal crime information databases and criminal justice information systems.
This year’s consultation will be held in person from November 19-21, 2024, at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More information about the consultation will be available at www.ovwconsultation.org.
NIWRC and our partners are hosting Tribal Leader Caucuses on November 12 (virtual) and November 18 (in person) for Tribal leaders and designated representatives and will release a consultation priorities document. Visit our Consultation Support page for more information: www.niwrc.org/policy-center/ovw-consultation-hub.
