The Justice for Angel Families Act expands victim compensation programs to include "angel families," defined as immediate family members of homicide victims killed by undocumented immigrants or members of international drug trafficking organizations. The bill modifies the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to allow these family members to receive grants covering medical expenses, mental health counseling, lost wages due to emotional distress, and funeral costs related to the crime. The legislation also establishes a new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within the Department of Homeland Security to provide support services, information, and resources to victims and families affected by crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, including a dedicated hotline and case tracking services. The office director is required to submit annual reports to Congress documenting victim demographics, crime locations, crime types, and whether perpetrators committed multiple offenses. No specific funding amount is designated in the bill text, though implementation must begin within one year of enactment.
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