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H.R.275: Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (5 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2017 This bill amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish points of order in the House of Representatives and the Senate against considering appropriations legislation that includes changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPs) that would cause the amount available for obligation during the fiscal year from the Crime Victims Fund to be less than the three-year average. A CHIMP is a provision that: (1)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to House Budget
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to House Rules
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Scott Perry (R-Pa.) |