What does Preamble of Justice for Murder Victims Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To ensure that homicides can be prosecuted under Federal law without regard to the time elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the death itself,' aims to allow prosecution of homicides under federal law regardless of the time between the act causing death and the death itself.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Justice for Murder Victims Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Justice for Murder Victims Act.

What does HOMICIDE OFFENSES. of Justice for Murder Victims Act do?

This section amends Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code. It adds a new section, 1123, regarding homicide offenses. This new section removes any time limit for prosecuting homicide offenses. Prosecutions may be initiated regardless of the time elapsed between the act/omission causing death and the victim's death.

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Justice for Murder Victims Act

Last updated: 2/13/2025 · Introduced: 2/13/2025

Author: Thomas Tiffany (R-WI)

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This bill removes time limits for prosecuting homicide offenses under federal law.
It allows federal prosecution of homicides regardless of how long after the harmful act the victim's death occurs.
The bill formally establishes the 'Justice for Murder Victims Act' to facilitate these prosecutions.

119th Congressin committeeS. 960(Passed Senate)Official page

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