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Restricting Federal Housing and Community Aid to Lawfully Present Individuals Only.

This bill imposes strict limitations on the use of federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). These funds are prohibited from assisting individuals who are neither U.S. nationals nor lawful permanent residents. Furthermore, local governments that use any of their own resources to provide housing or community development assistance to undocumented individuals risk losing all access to these federal grants.
Key points
Federal CDBG funds cannot be used to provide assistance to individuals who lack lawful permanent residency status in the U.S.
Local governments may lose all CDBG funding if they operate any housing or community development program assisting persons not lawfully present.
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Print number: 118_HR_9617
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2024-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

KAMALA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9617.

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 2024-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal CDBG funds cannot be used to provide assistance to individuals who lack lawful permanent residency status in the U.S.
  • Local governments may lose all CDBG funding if they operate any housing or community development program assisting persons not lawfully present.
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. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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