What does Preamble of VICTIM Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Attorney General to establish a grant program The grant program is for violent incident clearance and technology investigative methods The program is established for other purposes in addition to the mentioned methods

What does SHORT TITLE. of VICTIM Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2026.

What does GRANT PROGRAM WITH RESPECT TO VIOLENT INCIDENT CLEARANCE AND of VICTIM Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a grant program for violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods. The program provides grants to eligible entities, including state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies. Grant recipients must use funds to improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes. Eligible projects include hiring and training personnel, acquiring technology, and developing evidence-based programs. The Attorney General must establish criteria for selecting grant recipients and ensure funds are distributed to rural and urban applicants. Grant recipients must submit annual reports on their activities and progress. The program includes provisions for audits, mandatory exclusions, and evaluations to ensure effective use of funds. The National Institute of Justice will conduct evaluations of grant recipients' practices and services. The Attorney General must develop a streamlined application process for grants.

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VICTIM Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/12/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Dwight Evans (D-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a grant program to support state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in improving clearance rates for violent crimes, particularly homicides and firearm-related incidents.
Grant funds can be used for hiring and training personnel, acquiring technology, and developing evidence-based programs to enhance violent incident clearance.
The National Institute of Justice will evaluate grant recipients' practices and the Attorney General must streamline the grant application process.

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