VOICE Restoration Act

In Plain Language

This bill creates a new office within Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help victims of crimes committed by people who are in the country illegally. The office would provide assistance to these crime victims.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act or the VOICE Restoration Act This bill establishes the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The office shall provide assistance to victims of crimes committed by non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are present in the United States without lawful immigration status.

Sponsor

Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

Cosponsors

Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 3, 2025

Official source

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Action history

Jan 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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