H.R. 50
KAMALA Act
In Plain Language
This bill would block federal community development grants from going to help immigrants who don't have permanent legal residency status. It also prevents states, cities, and tribes from receiving federal funding if they use it to assist these immigrants with housing or community development programs.
Official Congressional Research Service summary
Keeping Aid for Municipalities And Localities Accountable Act or the KAMALA ActThis 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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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 3, 2025
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