H.R.8746

VICTIM Act of 2026 Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2026

Introduced·5/12/26

The VICTIM Act of 2026 establishes a grant program to improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes.

The Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2026, also known as the VICTIM Act of 2026, mandates the Attorney General to create a grant program within the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. This program awards grants to eligible entities, including state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, to implement methods aimed at improving clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes.

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History

May 12

House

Introduced in House

May 12

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.