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Justice for Angel Families Act
3/13/2024, 6:50 AM
Congressional Summary of S 4964
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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Current Status of Bill S 4964
Bill S 4964 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2022. Bill S 4964 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 27, 2022. Bill S 4964's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 27, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4964
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4964
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4964
Justice for Angel Families Act
Justice for Angel Families Act
A bill to authorize grants for crime victims to be distributed to angel families, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4964
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