The ALCATRAZ Act would create a Department of Homeland Security program to reimburse states and local governments for costs related to detaining migrants at facilities in their states. It would cover eligible costs incurred on or after January 20, 2025. The bill would also require the department to report within 90 days on plans to coordinate construction of new detention facilities, possible sites for them, and accounts whose funds could be used for the program.
States and local governments could apply to be reimbursed for eligible detention-related costs. The bill does not describe a direct benefit for individuals.
The bill does not state a total funding amount. It would transfer unobligated funds from FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program to Department of Homeland Security accounts for the new program.
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