January 16, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Maryland Crime Victims’
Resource Center, Inc. (MCVRC) attended SAVE
VOCA Advocacy Day in Capitol Hill in support of
H.R. 909: The Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act
of 2025, and its companion legislation in the U.S.
Senate. These bills aim to address current VOCA
funding shortfalls and ensure the continued
availability of critical services for crime victims
and survivors.
The Victims of Crime Act of 1984 intent is to help
fund state victim assistant programs and crime victim compensation. VOCA funding comes
from offenders, not taxpayers – Crime Victims’ Fund deposits are criminal fines and
penalties.
During today’s Advocacy Day event, Kurt Wolfgang, Executive Director, spoke on VOCA’s
original intent and history, emphasizing Congress’s commitment to ensuring that victims of
crime receive consistent and reliable support. MCVRC’s participation in SAVE VOCA
Advocacy Day reflects our ongoing dedication to ensuring that crime victims have FREE
access to the services they need, such as crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy,
emergency shelter, and compensation programs
“The passage of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act is a win for survivors,” said Kurt
Wolfgang. “This legislation honors the original intent of VOCA and ensures that victims will
not lose access to essential services because of funding instability”