Federal · 119th Congress
Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Summary
This bill adds a new source of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund (CVF). Specifically, the bill requires certain civil monetary penalties collected from settlements and judgments in cases involving fraud and false claims against the federal government to be deposited into the CVF through FY2029.
The CVF supports federal, state, and local programs and activities to compensate and assist victims of crimes. Currently, the CVF is funded by deposits from a variety of sources, including federal criminal fines, penalties, and assessments; forfeited bail bonds; and certain other gifts, donations, and bequests.
Sponsor
Cosponsors327
Stephanie I. BiceRU.S. Representative · 5th District · OK
Jim CostaDU.S. Representative · 21st District · CA
Debbie DingellDU.S. Representative · 6th District · MI
Nathaniel MoranRU.S. Representative · 1st District · TX
Derek SchmidtRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · KS
Mark E. AmodeiRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NV
James R. BairdRU.S. Representative · 4th District · IN
Lauren BoebertRU.S. Representative · 4th District · CO
Tim BurchettRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · TN
Juan CiscomaniRU.S. Representative · 6th District · AZ
Emanuel CleaverDU.S. Representative · 5th District · MO
Pat FallonRU.S. Representative · 4th District · TX12 of 327
Other titles2
To temporarily provide additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history11
Jan 13, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 12, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 12, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H623)
Jan 12, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 909.
Jan 12, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H623-626)
Jan 12, 2026
House · FloorMrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 12, 2026
House · FloorCHAIR ANNOUNCEMENT - The Chair announced the Speaker's designation, pursuant to clause 7(a)(1) of rule 15, of H.R. 909 as the measure on the Consensus Calendar to be considered this week.
Jan 9, 2026
HouseAssigned to the Consensus Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
Sep 10, 2025
HouseMotion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mrs. Wagner.
Feb 4, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 4, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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