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Emergency Migration Response: New Rules and Funding

This act allows the President to declare an "extraordinary migration event" when migrant influxes overwhelm existing resources. It establishes a coordinated government response, including setting up temporary facilities and response teams. The act also allocates funds to support these efforts, aiming to streamline border management and provide humanitarian aid.
Key points
The President can declare an "extraordinary migration event," triggering special response procedures.
A federal coordinating officer will be appointed to manage resources and inter-agency cooperation.
Temporary migrant facilities and medical teams can be established.
The act authorizes up to $1.5 billion for migration response activities.
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Print number: 118_HR_6535
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Process start date: 2023-11-30