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Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act

USA119th CongressHR-4697| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Morgan Luttrell

Morgan Luttrell

Republican Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This proposed legislation, known as the "Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act," seeks to modify federal statutes concerning capital punishment. Its primary objective is to introduce an additional circumstance that federal courts can consider when determining if a death sentence is appropriate for certain offenses. Specifically, the bill amends section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, by adding a new aggravating factor. This factor applies if the defendant is an alien unlawfully present in the United States and has been convicted of killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a United States citizen . This change would allow the defendant's immigration status and the victim's citizenship to be considered during the sentencing phase of capital cases.
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Timeline
May 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1675
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1675
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1675: Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act

Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act

USA119th CongressHR-4697| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This proposed legislation, known as the "Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act," seeks to modify federal statutes concerning capital punishment. Its primary objective is to introduce an additional circumstance that federal courts can consider when determining if a death sentence is appropriate for certain offenses. Specifically, the bill amends section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, by adding a new aggravating factor. This factor applies if the defendant is an alien unlawfully present in the United States and has been convicted of killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a United States citizen . This change would allow the defendant's immigration status and the victim's citizenship to be considered during the sentencing phase of capital cases.
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Timeline
May 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1675
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1675
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Morgan Luttrell

Morgan Luttrell

Republican Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1675: Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted