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New Federal Grant Rules: Combating Illegal Employment.

This act requires companies seeking federal grants to certify they do not illegally employ individuals. If a company violates these rules, it may lose awarded funds. This aims to enhance border security and ensure integrity in public spending.
Key points
Companies applying for federal grants must certify they have not violated and will not violate laws against illegal employment for 10 years.
Government agencies can withhold funds if a grant recipient is found to be in violation of illegal employment rules.
Information on violations can come from the Department of Homeland Security, convicted employees, or other credible sources.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_245
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Grant Integrity and Border Security Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_245.

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 2025-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies applying for federal grants must certify they have not violated and will not violate laws against illegal employment for 10 years.
  • Government agencies can withhold funds if a grant recipient is found to be in violation of illegal employment rules.
  • Information on violations can come from the Department of Homeland Security, convicted employees, or other credible sources.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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