Grant Integrity and Border Security Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-06T20:59:32Z

Explore the details of House Bill 245 Grant Integrity and Border Security Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/6/2025, 8:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 245

Bill 119 HR 245, also known as the "Federal Grant Certification Act," aims to require any organization or individual applying for a federal grant to certify that they are not in violation of section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This section of the law pertains to the employment of unauthorized immigrants.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that federal grant funds are not being used by organizations or individuals who are employing individuals who are not legally authorized to work in the United States. By requiring applicants to certify their compliance with this section of the law, the bill seeks to promote accountability and adherence to immigration laws among recipients of federal grant funds.

In addition to the certification requirement, the bill may also include provisions for enforcement mechanisms and penalties for organizations or individuals found to be in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This could include the potential for grant funds to be revoked or other consequences for non-compliance. Overall, the Federal Grant Certification Act is aimed at promoting compliance with immigration laws among recipients of federal grant funds and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not being used to support organizations or individuals who are not following the law.

Congressional Summary of HR 245

Grant Integrity and Border Security Act

This bill requires an applicant for a federal grant to certify that the applicant has not violated in the last 10 years, is not currently violating, and will not violate during the term of the grant the federal criminal prohibition against bringing into the United States or harboring certain non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law). Upon determination by the granting agency that a grantee is in violation of this bill, the agency must withhold any federal grant funds from the grantee.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) must report to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) individuals convicted of, or who admitted to, such a violation. Additionally, the DOJ must report to OMB if DOJ believes there is a reasonable basis to conclude that an individual has committed such a violation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 245

Bill HR 245 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 245 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 245's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 9, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 245

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 245

To require any applicant for a Federal grant to submit a certification that such applicant is not in violation of section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.

Comments

Meredith Walsh

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10 months ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It's just not right to make people jump through hoops like that. It's not fair to put that kind of pressure on folks who are just trying to get some help. It's gonna make things harder for a lot of people, and that's not cool.