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Justice for Angel Families Act

USA117th CongressHR-9013| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4964
Introduced in Senate
Sep 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • September 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4964
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-4964: Justice for Angel Families Act

Justice for Angel Families Act

USA117th CongressHR-9013| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
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.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4964
Introduced in Senate
Sep 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • September 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4964
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-4964: Justice for Angel Families Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted