Skip to content
Congress·In Committee·about 1 year ago

Congressional Republicans propose barring certain housing grants from aiding people not lawfully present

Also known as: KAMALA Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
Review
House
Senate
President

Impacts

Negative Impacts(5)
Immigrant
Hurts
Housing Assistance
Hurts
Undocumented
Hurts
Renter
Hurts
Tribal Member
Hurts
Mixed Impacts(2)
Child Tax Credit
Neutral
Homeowner
Neutral

Key Points

  • Would bar certain federal housing and community development grant money from being used to help people who are not U.S. nationals or lawful permanent residents.
  • Would also block states, local governments, and tribes from getting these grants if they run any housing or community programs that assist people not lawfully present.
  • This could force cities and counties to change who can get help from federally funded local programs, like some housing or neighborhood improvement services.
  • Supporters may say it keeps federal dollars focused on citizens and lawful residents; critics may say it could cut off help for some families and complicate local services.
  • Because it ties eligibility to immigration status, it could increase paperwork and verification steps for agencies and nonprofits using these grant funds.
HousingImmigration

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 3, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After the bill becomes law (likely within months, tied to grant guidance and renewals)

Local grant-funded programs update eligibility rules to block use of Section 106 funds for undocumented residents

People who previously got help through a city/county program tied to these grants could be denied or asked for proof of eligible immigration status, and service may slow while rules change.

After enactment and before/around the next grant cycle

HUD (the federal housing agency) adds compliance checks for Section 106 grant recipients

Cities, counties, tribes, and nonprofits may face more paperwork, audits, and contract changes; some programs may pause briefly while compliance systems are set up.

Related News

2 articles
Nasdaq·about 1 year ago

New Bill: Representative Andy Biggs introduces H.R. 50: Keeping Aid for Municipalities And Localities Accountable Act

Briefing-style writeup of H.R. 50 (KAMALA Act) describing limits on using CDBG-related grant funds to assist people not lawfully present and restrictions on grants to governments/tribes running such programs.

=
Just The News·over 1 year ago

Rep. Biggs says 'KAMALA Act' would stop Americans' funding illegal migrant housing loans

Covers the legislation under the KAMALA Act name and frames it as preventing taxpayer-supported housing assistance for people not lawfully present; references the bill’s restrictions tied to housing/community development funding.

CR+

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

KAMALA Act

Bill NumberHR 50
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
R: 3

Analysis generated by AI. While we strive for accuracy, this should not be considered legal or professional advice. Always verify information with official government sources.