H.R. 1668: End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill, titled the End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act, proposes several key actions related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and certain sheltering programs. Here are the main points of the bill:

Termination of FEMA Programs

The bill aims to terminate a specific program run by FEMA that provides support for sheltering and related activities conducted by non-Federal entities. This includes stopping any assistance related to improving or constructing facilities that are meant to relieve overcrowding at short-term holding facilities operated by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Prohibition on Funding

The legislation prohibits the Administrator of FEMA from carrying out any activities that would support these sheltering programs. This means that FEMA would not be able to use federal funds or resources for programs that aid in the sheltering of individuals who are in the country without legal status.

Rescission of Funds

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to rescind what are described as unobligated balances of federal funds that were allocated to FEMA for operational support connected to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Specifically, the bill rescinds funding that has been previously transferred to FEMA under two major appropriations acts:

• Public Law 117–328: This law provided budgetary allocations for operations and support regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• Public Law 118–47: This law also allocated funds to FEMA for operations and support related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Overall Impact

By terminating the program and rescinding funds, the bill aims to eliminate federal support for activities related to providing shelter to unauthorized immigrants. The intended effect is to redirect federal resources and policies regarding immigration and sheltering activities.

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