Local first responders would get paid back for helping federal immigration agents.
State and local first responders would get paid back for helping federal immigration agents. This bill would make sure local police and fire departments get their costs covered when they assist federal immigration groups like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Currently, these local agencies often pay these costs themselves. This change would help local budgets and make sure first responders are paid for their help.
Today, state and local first responder agencies are not guaranteed reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security for costs they incur while helping federal immigration enforcement. If this bill passes, the Department of Homeland Security would be required to pay them back for those expenses. This would follow a set process and use existing funds already set aside for federal immigration agencies.
HR 8223 · 119th Congress · April 9, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 7/10
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