Justice for Angel Families Act

Senate Bill

S. 1734

119th Congress

Justice for Angel Families Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Marshall

Senator

Republican

KS

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill provides legal remedies and support for families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants, potentially including the ability to sue sanctuary jurisdictions, enhanced victim compensation, or other measures to address crimes committed by individuals in the country illegally.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

SponsorRoger Marshall (R-KS)

Introduced5/13/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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Justice for Angel Families Act

This bill provides legal remedies and support for families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants, potentially including the ability to sue sanctuary jurisdictions, enhanced victim compensation, or other measures to address crimes committed by individual

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This bill provides legal remedies and support for families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants, potentially including the ability to sue sanctuary jurisdictions, enhanced victim compensation, or other measures to address crimes committed by individuals in the country illegally.

Bill Number: 1734
Sponsor: Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Introduced: 5/13/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Fact Sheet

Title: Justice for Angel Families Act
Bill Number: 1734
Sponsor: Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 5/13/2025
Summary: This bill provides legal remedies and support for families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants, potentially including the ability to sue sanctuary jurisdictions, enhanced victim compensation, or other measures to address crimes committed by individuals in the country illegally.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill provides legal remedies and support for families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants, potentially including the ability to sue sanctuary jurisdictions, enhanced victim compensation, or other measures to address crimes committed by individuals in the country illegally.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Securing American Research from Foreign Adversaries Act or the SARFA Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to administer polygraphs to foreign nationals of countries of concern as a condition of their employment at or internal access to the department's national laboratories. Covered countries include China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, and any other country designated by the Department of State. The bill also specifically applies provisions that require the department to assess the security risks of certain research activities, and that prohibit entities of concern from participating in these activities, to all programs and activities of the department, including the department's national laboratories.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides legal remedies for families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants
May allow lawsuits against sanctuary cities or jurisdictions
Could include enhanced victim compensation funds
Named after victims of crimes by illegal immigrants
Focuses on accountability for immigration-related crimes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Families who have lost loved ones to crimes by undocumented immigrants would gain new legal options. Sanctuary cities could face increased legal liability. Immigration enforcement policies may be affected.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1734, 119th Congress (2025). "Justice for Angel Families Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1734

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