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HR 2130 99th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Compensation for victims of crime Crime prevention Economics and Public Finance Federal aid to law enforcement agencies Good samaritan laws Government trust funds State finance States Victims of crimes

Good Samaritan Assistance Act of 1985

Introduced: April 18, 1985 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Apr 22, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Apr 18, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Apr 18, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Good Samaritan Assistance Act of 1985 - Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize the Attorney General to make annual grants from the Crime Victims Fund to eligible good samaritan reward programs. Sets forth a formula to determine the amount of the grant.

Makes a program eligible to receive grants if such program: (1) is operated by a State and offers rewards to good samaritans and their survivors; (2) certifies that grants will not be used to supplant State funds otherwise available to provide such award; (3) meets certain requirements imposed with respect to compensation to victims of crimes; and (4) is not an entitlement program.

Defines "good samaritan" for purposes of this Act as an individual who acted voluntarily and nonnegligently to prevent a crime, apprehend a suspected offender, preserve the public peace, or prevent a public disturbance.

What's happening now April 22, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2130: Good Samaritan Assistance Act of 1985. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-2130/
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"H.R. 2130: Good Samaritan Assistance Act of 1985." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-2130/.
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