Iowa allocates $5.5 million to cover federal budget cuts to crime victim services under VOCA.

Iowa allocates $5.5 million in funding to cover federal budget cuts to crime victim services. The federal government reduced the Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) spending cap by $700 million, leading to a 42% reduction in Iowa's funding. The state's allocation aims to maintain essential services for crime victims, including medical and mental health care, temporary housing, lost wages, and courtroom advocacy.