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US S1734

US S1734
Justice for Angel Families Act


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Introduced
05/13/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to authorize grants for crime victims to be distributed to angel families, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to expand support for victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants or international criminal organizations, specifically through two key provisions. First, it amends the Victims of Crime Act to create a new category called "angel families" - defined as immediate family members of individuals murdered by unlawfully present aliens or international drug cartel members - who would be eligible for compensation grants covering medical expenses, loss of wages due to emotional distress, and funeral expenses. Second, the bill establishes a new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within the Department of Homeland Security, which would create a dedicated hotline to support victims and their families, provide information about immigration enforcement processes, help track the status of criminal aliens, and collect data on crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. The office would also be required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing statistics about these crimes, including demographics, locations, types of offenses, and repeat criminal activity. The bill appears aimed at providing additional support and visibility to families who have experienced crime at the hands of individuals unlawfully present in the United States.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/13/2025)

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