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This bill establishes a Border Community Reimbursement Grant Program administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security, which will provide financial grants to local governments located within 200 miles of the US-Mexico land border to help offset their security-related expenses. To be eligible for grants up to $500,000 per fiscal year, communities must submit an application and cannot be considered a "sanctuary jurisdiction" (a term defined in the bill as a local government that limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement). The grants can cover additional wages for local law enforcement providing border security, but cannot be used to support nonprofit organizations, legal representation, or provide services like education, housing, food, or healthcare to immigrants. The program is funded with $25 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2036, and the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to submit annual reports to congressional committees detailing grant usage and potential improvements to the program. The bill aims to financially support local governments dealing with border security challenges and incentivize full cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2128/all-info