H.R. 9013 · 117th Congress · House

Justice for Angel Families Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced
Sep 28, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Justice for Angel Families Act

This bill expands the allowable uses of state compensation payments for crime victims to include certain expenses for angel families. Angel family refers to the immediate family members of any individual who is a victim of homicide committed by (1) an individual who is unlawfully present in the United States, or (2) a member of an international criminal organization involved in the unlawful trafficking of controlled substances.

The bill also reestablishes the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within the Department of Homeland Security.

Action Timeline

5
  1. NOV 01, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  2. NOV 01, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

  3. SEP 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. SEP 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. SEP 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

3

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 1, 2022

Active

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 1, 2022

Active

Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Sep 28, 2022

Active