Bills · HR 2128
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2128Immigration
Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION MAR 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a direct financial aid program for communities that often bear significant costs related to border security and migration, shifting some of that financial responsibility from local budgets to the federal government. If passed, it would provide a new source of funding for local law enforcement and other security measures in these areas. It addresses concerns from some border communities about the strain on their resources due to current border conditions.
If this bill becomes law, eligible border communities could receive substantial federal funds annually, potentially improving their ability to manage security challenges without relying solely on local tax dollars. If it doesn't pass, these communities would continue to shoulder the full financial burden of local border security efforts, potentially leading to continued strain on local services or higher local taxes. It also introduces a condition that communities must not be "sanctuary jurisdictions" to receive aid, which is a significant policy choice regarding federal-local immigration cooperation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a grant program to reimburse local governments near the U.S.-Mexico border for security expenses, including additional law enforcement wages.
This directly provides federal financial relief to communities facing border-related costs.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that only units of local government within 200 miles of the border that are not "sanctuary jurisdictions" are eligible for grants.
This links eligibility for federal funding to a community's cooperation with federal immigration policies.
PROVISION 03
Limits individual grants to $500,000 per community per year and restricts the use of funds for things like legal aid or services for non-citizens.
These limits define the scope and specific allowed uses of the federal funds, ensuring they go towards security and not other types of support.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $25,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2036 for the grant program.
This outlines the potential federal investment in this program over a decade, indicating a long-term commitment if enacted.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit annual reports on how the grants are used and recommend improvements through 2035.
This provision provides oversight and accountability for the program, allowing Congress to evaluate its effectiveness.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 11
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
35
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 14
Introduced in House
MAR 14
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
MAR 14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2128
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Last actionMar 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025
House BillHR 2128Immigration
Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 14, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
11
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