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End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act
3/27/2025, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1668
Bill 119 HR 1668, also known as the "Shelter and Services Program Termination Act," aims to end the Shelter and Services Program operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The program provides assistance to individuals and families who have been displaced by natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
The bill proposes to terminate this program and redirect the funds and resources to other purposes. The exact nature of these other purposes is not specified in the bill itself, leaving room for interpretation and potential debate.
Supporters of the bill argue that the Shelter and Services Program is redundant and inefficient, and that the funds could be better utilized in other areas of disaster relief and recovery. They believe that ending the program will streamline FEMA's operations and improve overall effectiveness in responding to emergencies. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that terminating the Shelter and Services Program will leave vulnerable populations without crucial support in times of crisis. They believe that the program plays a vital role in providing temporary shelter, food, and other essential services to those in need, and that cutting it would have negative consequences for disaster-affected communities. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It remains to be seen how lawmakers will ultimately decide on the fate of the Shelter and Services Program.
The bill proposes to terminate this program and redirect the funds and resources to other purposes. The exact nature of these other purposes is not specified in the bill itself, leaving room for interpretation and potential debate.
Supporters of the bill argue that the Shelter and Services Program is redundant and inefficient, and that the funds could be better utilized in other areas of disaster relief and recovery. They believe that ending the program will streamline FEMA's operations and improve overall effectiveness in responding to emergencies. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that terminating the Shelter and Services Program will leave vulnerable populations without crucial support in times of crisis. They believe that the program plays a vital role in providing temporary shelter, food, and other essential services to those in need, and that cutting it would have negative consequences for disaster-affected communities. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It remains to be seen how lawmakers will ultimately decide on the fate of the Shelter and Services Program.
Congressional Summary of HR 1668
End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act
This bill prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from carrying out the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) and rescinds unobligated funds transferred to FEMA for this purpose for FY2023-FY2024.
The SSP provides grants to public and nonprofit entities for temporarily providing shelter and other services (e.g., food, transportation) to noncitizen migrants released from Department of Homeland Security custody and awaiting immigration court proceedings, as well as for increasing grant recipients’ capacity to temporarily shelter such individuals (e.g., modifying existing facilities).
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Current Status of Bill HR 1668
Bill HR 1668 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1668 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1668's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1668
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1668
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1668
To terminate the Shelter and Services Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
To terminate the Shelter and Services Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1668
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