United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 4697 — Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds an additional aggravating factor for imposing the death penalty related to crimes committed by illegal aliens.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3592

    (17) Illegal alien.--The defendant is an alien who-- (A) came to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of Federal law; and (B) has been convicted of killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a United States citizen.

    This change introduces a new aggravating factor for the death penalty concerning defendants who are illegal aliens and have committed serious violent crimes against U.S. citizens.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4697?
HR 4697 is sponsored by Luttrell, Morgan (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4697?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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