Federal housing grants would be cut off for cities that serve undocumented residents

What does this do?

HR 50 would bar the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, starting in fiscal year 2024. Beyond that direct restriction, the bill would deny all block grant funding to any city, county, state, or tribal government that operates its own housing or community development program serving undocumented immigrants, even if that local program uses no federal money.

Who does it affect?

Undocumented immigrants who currently receive housing assistance or community services through these grants would lose access to those benefits. Local and state governments that have chosen to serve undocumented residents with local funds would also face the loss of significant federal funding, as would the U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents who depend on the same community programs.

Why does it matter?

Governments that maintain local programs serving undocumented residents could lose all of their Community Development Block Grant funding, not just the portion used for those programs. The communities those grants support — including affordable housing and neighborhood improvements — could be reduced or eliminated as a result.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Federal block grants fund housing and services
• Local programs could trigger full funding loss
• Applies from fiscal year 2024 forward

Where does it stand?