Bill · H.R. 779· House(119-HR-779)
Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act'' aims to increase protections against sexually dangerous persons. It requires states to submit a list of individuals convicted of a sexually dangerous offense in the previous fiscal year to the Attorney General. The Attorney General is then tasked with reviewing this list to determine if federal prosecution is warranted. Additionally, the bill limits federal funding for medical assistance for specified individuals through Medicaid and Medicare. Finally, it increases the reporting requirements for the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) to include information regarding relevant court cases.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill increases information disclosure by requiring more detailed reporting for sex offender registration.
Does this change how police departments operate?+2
The bill enhances federal oversight by requiring the Attorney General to review state lists for potential federal prosecution.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?-5
The bill reduces Medicare coverage by deeming specified individuals ineligible for Part A and Part B benefits.
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?-5
The bill reduces Medicaid support by prohibiting payments to states for medical assistance furnished to specified individuals.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5
The bill reduces the availability of Medicaid assistance for specified low-income individuals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Federal Oversight: The Attorney General will review lists of individuals convicted of sexually dangerous offenses to determine if they should be prosecuted for a Federal offense (Section 2(b)).
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Enhanced Information Reporting: The bill increases SORNA reporting requirements to include information about any relevant court case (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Medicaid Funding: Payments under the Social Security Act for medical assistance furnished to a specified individual under a State plan or waiver shall not be made to a State (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Loss of Medicare Benefits: A specified individual shall be deemed ineligible for hospital insurance benefits under part A and supplementary medical insurance benefits under part B of the Social Security Act (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Note on Medical Exceptions: The limitations on Medicaid and Medicare funding do not apply to individuals who are inpatients of a hospital or skilled nursing facility receiving involuntary treatment (Section 2(c)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicaid Funding-5Increases Medicare Funding-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-5Good For Seniors-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California