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Reducing Foreign Aid to Central American Countries

This act aims to decrease US financial aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The reduction amount will depend on the number of children from these countries placed in US federal custody due to their immigration status. The goal is to encourage these countries to combat corruption and address the root causes of illegal immigration.
Key points
US financial aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras will be reduced.
The reduction amount will be linked to the number of children from these countries entering US immigration custody.
Each such child will result in a $15,000 reduction in aid to their country of origin.
These changes are set to take effect from fiscal year 2024.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2644
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2023-04-17
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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 118_HR_2644.

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 2023-04-17.

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 children from these countries entering US immigration custody.
  • Each such child will result in a $15,000 reduction in aid to their country of origin.
  • These changes are set to take effect from fiscal year 2024.
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 House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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Migration Economy