H.R. 4697
IntroducedJustice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4697
To amend title 18, United States Code, by adding an additional aggravating factor to be considered in determining whether a sentence of death is warranted.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 23, 2025
Mr. Luttrell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, by adding an additional aggravating factor to be considered in determining whether a sentence of death is warranted.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act''.
SEC. 2. DEATH PENALTY AGGRAVATING FACTORS.
Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (16) the following:
``(17) Illegal alien.--The defendant is an alien who--
``(A) came to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of Federal law; and
``(B) has been convicted of killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a United States citizen.''. <all>