What does Preamble of KAMALA Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit the use of grants provided under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to assist individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 3, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of KAMALA Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Keeping Aid for Municipalities And Localities Accountable Act

What does PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS NOT LAWFULLY PRESENT. of KAMALA Act do?

This section amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The amendment prohibits the use of grant funds under section 106 for assisting individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The prohibition applies to grants made in fiscal year 2024 and subsequent fiscal years.

What does PROHIBITION ON GRANTS TO ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO of KAMALA Act do?

This section amends Section 103 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 The Secretary is prohibited from making grants to entities that provide assistance to persons not lawfully present The prohibition applies to States, units of general local government, and Indian tribes

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KAMALA Act

Last updated: 1/3/2025 · Introduced: 1/3/2025

Author: Andy Biggs (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits using federal housing and community development grant funds to assist individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Grants awarded from fiscal year 2024 onward are subject to this restriction.
The bill prevents federal grant funding from being awarded to state or local entities that provide assistance to individuals not lawfully present in the United States.

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