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Victim Compensation Changes: Prioritizing Victims of Unlawfully Present Aliens

This bill modifies how crime victim compensation programs operate. State programs will be required to prioritize payments to victims of crimes committed by individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. Conversely, individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. will not be eligible for compensation from these programs.
Key points
State crime victim compensation programs must prioritize payments to victims of crimes committed by unlawfully present aliens.
Individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. will not be eligible for compensation from these victim programs.
The changes aim to refocus state victim compensation efforts on specific categories of victims.
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Print number: 118_HR_3140
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Process start date: 2023-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for Victims of Open Borders Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3140.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State crime victim compensation programs must prioritize payments to victims of crimes committed by unlawfully present aliens.
  • Individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. will not be eligible for compensation from these victim programs.
  • The changes aim to refocus state victim compensation efforts on specific categories of victims.
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 Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Courts and Law Migration