Justice for Murder Victims Act

The Justice for Murder Victims Act would eliminate the statute of limitations for federal homicide offenses. Currently, federal law may impose time restrictions on when murder prosecutions can be brought. If enacted, this bill would allow prosecutors to pursue murder charges at any point in time, even decades after a victim's death occurred.

The practical effect would be to keep federal murder cases open indefinitely. This could potentially allow cold cases to be prosecuted even after many years have passed, provided sufficient evidence exists. However, the bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House in February 2025 and referred to committee. It has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.