Angel Families Urge Republicans to Pass Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to Secure U.S. Border

Washington, D.C. – A group of grieving families known as “Angel families”—those who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented immigrants—are pressing Republican lawmakers to pass former President Donald Trump’s newly proposed legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Their plea comes amid growing debate on immigration reform and border security in Congress.

The bill, endorsed by Trump and supported by key Republican leaders, includes sweeping immigration enforcement measures, increased funding for border security, and broader fiscal and tax reforms. On May 20, Trump visited Capitol Hill to rally House Republicans around the legislation, describing it as “a big, beautiful bill” that would strengthen the U.S. economy and national security.

Angel families, including advocates like Patty Morin—whose son was killed by an undocumented immigrant—have become vocal supporters of the bill. They argue that stronger immigration enforcement is necessary to prevent further tragedies. “There must be change,” said Morin, standing alongside other families who have experienced similar losses. “We cannot allow these senseless deaths to continue.”

Key Immigration Provisions in the Bill Include:

• $46.5 billion in funding for renewed border wall construction.
• Hiring 10,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers by 2030.
• Expanded detention capacity for immigration enforcement.
• Over $2 billion in bonuses for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents.
• Enhanced vetting of unaccompanied minors for criminal or gang affiliations.

The bill also includes broad tax reforms and increased defense spending, making it a comprehensive legislative package. While the immigration elements have received general Republican support, fiscal conservatives in the party have voiced concerns about the bill’s potential impact on the national debt and some of its tax provisions, such as state and local tax deductions.

The legislation is being considered under the budget reconciliation process, which allows it to pass in the Senate with a simple majority, bypassing the need for bipartisan support. However, Democrats have united in opposition, criticizing both the bill’s immigration restrictions and its broader economic implications.

Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are working to consolidate Republican support to move the bill forward in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Angel families continue to campaign publicly for its passage, arguing that immigration reform must be a top priority for the country’s safety.

“We’re not against immigration,” said one family member during a press conference. “We’re against illegal immigration that results in preventable loss of life.”

As Congress weighs its options, the voices of Angel families have brought renewed attention to the human toll behind the immigration debate—and the urgency they feel for legislative action.