Memorial for Crime Victims Bill

Official: American Border Story Memorial Act

IntroducedDecember 11, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill creates a memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor U.S. citizens and legal residents who died as victims of crimes by individuals unlawfully present in the country. It ensures that no federal money is used for this project.

If you have lost a loved one to crime, this bill aims to honor their memory with a memorial.

Affects: Families of crime victims who were U.S. citizens or legal residents.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill allows for a memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor crime victims. 2. The memorial will specifically recognize U.S. citizens and legal residents killed by people unlawfully in the country. 3. No federal funds will be used to create or maintain the memorial. 4. Any leftover funds after the memorial's establishment will be sent to the Department of the Interior. 5. The memorial will comply with existing laws for commemorative works.

Who is affected?

Families of crime victims who were U.S. citizens or legal residents.