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Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025
4/3/2025, 11:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2128
Bill 119 hr 2128, also known as the Border Community Reimbursement Grant Act, aims to provide financial assistance to certain border communities for expenses related to security measures along the United States land border with Mexico. The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to these communities in order to reimburse them for costs incurred in enhancing security along the border.
The grants provided under this bill are intended to help border communities address the unique security challenges they face due to their proximity to the border with Mexico. These funds can be used for a variety of purposes, such as hiring additional security personnel, purchasing security equipment, or implementing security measures to prevent illegal border crossings.
In addition to providing financial assistance for security measures, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to border security. This may include funding for infrastructure improvements, technology upgrades, or other initiatives aimed at enhancing border security and protecting the safety of border communities. Overall, the Border Community Reimbursement Grant Act seeks to support border communities in their efforts to enhance security along the United States land border with Mexico. By providing financial assistance for security measures and other related purposes, this bill aims to strengthen border security and protect the well-being of communities located along the border.
The grants provided under this bill are intended to help border communities address the unique security challenges they face due to their proximity to the border with Mexico. These funds can be used for a variety of purposes, such as hiring additional security personnel, purchasing security equipment, or implementing security measures to prevent illegal border crossings.
In addition to providing financial assistance for security measures, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to border security. This may include funding for infrastructure improvements, technology upgrades, or other initiatives aimed at enhancing border security and protecting the safety of border communities. Overall, the Border Community Reimbursement Grant Act seeks to support border communities in their efforts to enhance security along the United States land border with Mexico. By providing financial assistance for security measures and other related purposes, this bill aims to strengthen border security and protect the well-being of communities located along the border.
Congressional Summary of HR 2128
Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to make grants to certain border communities for expenses related to security measures along the southern border.
Specifically, the local government of a community is eligible for a grant if it is located within 200 miles of the border and is not a sanctuary jurisdiction as defined by the bill.
Additionally, no grant may be used to reimburse nonprofit organizations, fund legal representation, or provide educational, housing, food, or health care resources to a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law).
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Current Status of Bill HR 2128
Bill HR 2128 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2128 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2128's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of March 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2128
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2128
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2128
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to certain border communities for the purpose of reimbursing such communities for expenses related to security measures along the United States land border with Mexico, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to certain border communities for the purpose of reimbursing such communities for expenses related to security measures along the United States land border with Mexico, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2128
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