VOICE Restoration Act

# VOICE Restoration Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would create a new office called the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The office would be dedicated to helping victims of crimes committed by people who are in the United States without legal immigration status.

It would provide assistance and support services to these victims. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily targets crime victims whose perpetrators are undocumented immigrants. It also involves ICE, which would house and operate the new office, and potentially charitable organizations and volunteer groups that might help deliver services. **Current status:** The bill (HR 47) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No major action has occurred at this stage.