End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Cloud (for himself, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Edwards, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill terminates FEMA's Shelter and Services Program, which provides federal funding to local governments and non-profit organizations that operate temporary shelters for migrants released from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. The bill also rescinds any unspent funds previously allocated to this program from the 2023 and 2024 appropriations acts.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. Customs and Border Protection could benefit by shifting responsibility for post-release migrant care away from the federal government. Taxpayers who oppose federal spending on migrant services would see reduced expenditures in this area, as previously appropriated but unspent funds would be clawed back.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Non-profit organizations and local governments that operate migrant shelters lose federal reimbursement for their services, forcing them to either find alternative funding or reduce services. Cities and counties along the border and in destination areas may face increased strain on local resources if they choose to continue providing shelter services without federal support.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits FEMA from running any program that supports non-federal entities providing shelter and related activities for migrants released from CBP holding facilities
- Rescinds unobligated funds from the Shelter and Services Program that were allocated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023
- Rescinds unobligated funds from the program that were allocated in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024
- Specifically targets support for relieving overcrowding in CBP short-term holding facilities
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
The bill aims to terminate the Shelter and Services Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically targeting support for non-Federal entities in relation to short-term holding facilities for illegal immigrants.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
We use a combination of our own taxonomy and classification in addition to large language models to assess meaning and potential beneficiaries. High confidence means strong textual evidence. Always verify with the original bill text.
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