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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2128

Congress Would Reimburse Border Towns for Security Costs, Up to $500,000 a Year

Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

  • Congress would direct the Department of Homeland Security to give grants to local governments within 200 miles of the Mexico border.
  • The goal is to repay border towns for security costs, including extra pay for local police helping with border security.
  • Each community could get up to $500,000 per year, but only if Congress provides the money.
  • Communities labeled “sanctuary jurisdictions” would not be allowed to get these grants.
  • Grant money could not be used for nonprofits, legal help, or education, housing, food, or healthcare support for non-citizens.
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Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Mar 14, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Mar 14, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Mar 14, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After enactment, once funding is available (likely aligned with FY 2026 budgeting)

Department of Homeland Security sets up the grant application process for eligible border communities

Border cities and counties would learn how to apply, what documents to submit, and what costs can be reimbursed (like overtime wages tied to border security).

Starting in fiscal year 2026 if Congress funds the program

Eligible, non-sanctuary border communities begin receiving reimbursement grants (up to $500,000 each per year)

Local budgets could get relief for border-security spending, which can help avoid local cutbacks or help pay for extra law enforcement staffing.

No later than 1 year after enactment, then yearly through 2035

Annual DHS/CBP report to Congress on grant use and program implementation

Public details may become available about which communities got grants and how the money was used, which can affect future funding levels or rules.

FY 2026 through FY 2036, subject to appropriations

Grant program continues year to year with the same $500,000 cap per community (unless later changed)

Communities could plan on a repeating reimbursement option, but only if they keep meeting eligibility rules and Congress keeps funding it each year.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 2128
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(11)
R: 11

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