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Humanitarian Aid for Border Communities: Migrant Support

This act allocates $30 million annually for 2021-2023 to provide humanitarian relief to individuals arriving in the U.S., especially in border regions. These funds are intended to cover costs related to emergency food and shelter, as well as preparedness activities. The majority of the funds will go to Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas, with a portion also allocated to other states.
Key points
$30 million annually (2021-2023) for humanitarian aid to migrants.
Funds designated for emergency food, shelter, and preparedness activities.
Most funds directed to communities in border states (Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas).
A portion of funds also available for communities in other states.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_256
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Southern Border Communities Reimbursement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_256.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • $30 million annually (2021-2023) for humanitarian aid to migrants.
  • Funds designated for emergency food, shelter, and preparedness activities.
  • Most funds directed to communities in border states (Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas).
  • A portion of funds also available for communities in other states.
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 Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Public Investments