Bill · H.R. 3362· House(119-HR-3362)
Justice for Angel Families Act
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Nehls
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Justice for Angel Families Act seeks to authorize grants for crime victims to be distributed to "angel families." This term refers to immediate family members of individuals killed in homicides committed by unlawfully present aliens or members of international criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking. The bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to provide compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages due to emotional distress, and funeral expenses for these families. Additionally, the legislation establishes a Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within the Department of Homeland Security. This new office would provide professional services, a hotline, and information to victims and their families. The office is also tasked with conducting case studies and submitting annual reports to Congress.
Yes
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The bill expands compensation to include expenses for mental health counseling and care for angel families.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires the establishment of a new office to provide information and annual reports to Congress regarding crime demographics.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Assistance for Angel Families: The bill expands compensation to include "angel families" for medical expenses, loss of wages due to emotional distress, and funeral expenses following a death caused by a compensable crime. (Section 2)
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Support Services for Victims: The proposed Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office would provide proactive and professional services to victims of crimes committed by aliens who are inadmissible, deportable, or unlawfully present. (Section 3(b))
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Access to Information and Resources: Through a new hotline, victims and their families can receive information regarding the immigration enforcement and removal process, assistance with social service referrals, and direction to available resources. (Section 3(c)(1)(A))
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Transparency Regarding Criminal History: The new office would assist victims and their families in registering for automated custody status information and provide them with releasable criminal or immigration history regarding the offender. (Section 3(c)(1)(B)-(C))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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