United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 9013 — Justice for Angel Families Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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    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 died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to authorize grants for angel families in addition to crime victim compensation programs.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20102

    medical expenses attributable to a physical injury resulting from a compensable crime, including expenses for mental health counseling and care; → medical expenses attributable to any injury resulting from a compensable crime, including expenses for mental health counseling and care;

    Broadens the definition of medical expenses to include any injury for victims and survivors as well as angel families.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20102

    loss of wages attributable to a physical injury resulting from a compensable crime; → loss of wages attributable to emotional distress resulting from a compensable crime;

    Changes the criteria for loss of wages to account for emotional distress for angel families.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20102

    (B) angel families for--

    Authorizes compensation for angel families in addition to traditional crime victims.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20102

    (i) medical expenses attributable to any injury resulting from a compensable crime, including expenses for mental health counseling and care;

    Specifies that angel families can receive compensation for medical expenses related to any injury from a compensable crime.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20102

    (ii) loss of wages attributable to emotional distress resulting from a compensable crime;

    Allows angel families to receive compensation for loss of wages due to emotional distress.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20102

    (iii) funeral expenses attributable to a death resulting from a compensable crime;

    Ensures funeral expenses for angel families are included in the grants.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20102

    (6) the term `angel family' means the immediate family members of any individual who is a victim of homicide committed by--

    Defines 'angel family' as those affected by homicide related to unlawful presence and criminal organizations.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9013 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 9013?
HR 9013 is sponsored by Nehls, Troy E. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9013?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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