IL HJR0024

Urges Congress to continue funding the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund, which is financed by fines, assessments, and fees imposed on federal offenders rather than taxpayer dollars.

Notes that approximately 3.8 million crime victims receive services annually from 4,400 service agencies through VOCA-funded victim assistance and compensation programs.

Emphasizes that state and local prosecutors rely on VOCA funding for victim services including court notifications, victim impact statements, offender release notifications, restitution assistance, and support for victims of gang violence, domestic abuse, and child/elder abuse.

Expresses concern that proposed funding cuts would devastate victims of crime and impair prosecutors' ability to carry out their duties and the functioning of the criminal justice system.

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Illinois Congressional delegation and the leadership of both chambers of Congress.