VOICE Restoration Act

House Bill

H.R. 47

119th Congress

VOICE Restoration Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darrell E. Issa

Representative

Republican

CA-48

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill would reestablish the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office within the Department of Homeland Security. The VOICE Office would provide assistance and resources to victims and witnesses of crimes committed by individuals who are in the United States illegally, such as operating a hotline, connecting them with social services, and providing information about the immigration status of suspects.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would reestablish the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office within the Department of Homeland Security. The VOICE Office would provide assistance and resources to victims and witnesses of crimes committed by individuals who are in the United States illegally, such as operating a hotline, connecting them with social services, and providing information about the immigration status of suspects.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reestablishes the VOICE Office within the Department of Homeland Security to assist victims and witnesses of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants
Requires the VOICE Office to provide services like a hotline, local contacts, referrals to social services, and information about the immigration status of suspects
Directs the VOICE Office to publish quarterly reports on the effects of victimization by undocumented immigrants

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, victims and witnesses of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants would have access to new resources and support through the VOICE Office. This could help them navigate the legal system and access services. However, the bill's focus on crimes by undocumented immigrants could further stigmatize this group and promote the false narrative that they are more likely to commit crimes.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Related Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration

Crime victims

Immigration status and procedures

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

47, 119th Congress (2025). "VOICE Restoration Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-47