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Support for Victims of Crimes Committed by Aliens

This act aims to re-establish an office that will offer assistance to victims of crimes committed by aliens and their families. Citizens who have been victims of such crimes can expect professional and timely support. Additionally, the office will regularly report on the impact of these crimes on American lives.
Key points
Re-establishment of the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (VOICE Office) within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The VOICE Office will provide proactive, timely, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and their family members.
The VOICE Office will submit quarterly reports to Congress, examining the effects of victimization of U.S. nationals by criminal aliens.
Expansion of the functions of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman to include assistance for victims of crimes committed by aliens or border violence, in cooperation with the VOICE Office.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4644
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2022-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Voice for Victims Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4644.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Re-establishment of the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (VOICE Office) within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
  • The VOICE Office will provide proactive, timely, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and their family members.
  • The VOICE Office will submit quarterly reports to Congress, examining the effects of victimization of U.S. nationals by criminal aliens.
  • Expansion of the functions of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman to include assistance for victims of crimes committed by aliens or border violence, in cooperation with the VOICE Office.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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