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KAMALA Act
1/30/2025, 11:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 50
Bill 119 HR 50, also known as the "Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 Amendment," aims to restrict the use of grants provided under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Specifically, the bill prohibits these grants from being used to assist individuals who are not citizens of the United States or who are not lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that federal funds designated for housing and community development are prioritized for individuals who are legal residents of the United States. By restricting the use of these grants to only benefit citizens and lawful permanent residents, the bill aims to address concerns about the allocation of resources and support for non-citizens.
In addition to prohibiting the use of grants for non-citizens, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to housing and community development. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to improve access to affordable housing, support community development initiatives, or address other related issues. Overall, Bill 119 HR 50 seeks to ensure that federal grants provided under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 are used in a manner that prioritizes the needs of citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States. The bill reflects ongoing debates and discussions about immigration policy and the allocation of resources for housing and community development.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that federal funds designated for housing and community development are prioritized for individuals who are legal residents of the United States. By restricting the use of these grants to only benefit citizens and lawful permanent residents, the bill aims to address concerns about the allocation of resources and support for non-citizens.
In addition to prohibiting the use of grants for non-citizens, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to housing and community development. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to improve access to affordable housing, support community development initiatives, or address other related issues. Overall, Bill 119 HR 50 seeks to ensure that federal grants provided under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 are used in a manner that prioritizes the needs of citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States. The bill reflects ongoing debates and discussions about immigration policy and the allocation of resources for housing and community development.
Congressional Summary of HR 50
Keeping Aid for Municipalities And Localities Accountable Act or the KAMALA Act
This bill prohibits the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to assist non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are not lawfully admitted permanent residents. The CDBG program is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and provides states, local governments, and Indian tribes with funds for economic and community development.
The bill also specifically prohibits HUD from making a CDBG grant to any state, local government, or Indian tribe that carries out a housing or community development program that assists such individuals.
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Current Status of Bill HR 50
Bill HR 50 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 50 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 50's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 50
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 50
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 50
To prohibit grants provided under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 from being used to assist persons who are neither a national of the United States nor lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.
To prohibit grants provided under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 from being used to assist persons who are neither a national of the United States nor lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 50
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