United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 4500 — VICTIM Act of 2026

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a grant program for law enforcement to enhance violent incident investigation methods.

The VICTIM Act of 2026 aims to create a grant program managed by the Attorney General to support law enforcement agencies in improving the clearance rates for violent incidents, specifically homicides and firearm-related crimes. Eligible entities can apply for funds to implement various investigative methods and hire additional personnel needed for these cases.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means increased funding for law enforcement agencies could lead to more jobs related to violent crime investigation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

545 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4500?
S 4500 is sponsored by Booker, Cory A. (Democratic) and Kennedy, John (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4500?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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