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Reducing Foreign Aid for Unaccompanied Children from Central America

This act aims to reduce US financial aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The reduction amount will depend on the number of unaccompanied children from these countries placed in federal custody in the US. The goal is to encourage these countries to address the root causes of illegal migration, such as corruption and violence.
Key points
US financial aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras will be reduced.
The reduction amount will be linked to the number of unaccompanied children from these countries entering US federal custody.
Each such child will result in a $30,000 deduction from aid to their respective country.
The act is set to take effect for fiscal year 2022 and subsequent years.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_193
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2021-01-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Unaccompanied Alien Children Assistance Control Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_193.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • US financial aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras will be reduced.
  • The reduction amount will be linked to the number of unaccompanied children from these countries entering US federal custody.
  • Each such child will result in a $30,000 deduction from aid to their respective country.
  • The act is set to take effect for fiscal year 2022 and subsequent years.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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