Grant Integrity and Border Security Act
Grant Integrity and Border Security Act
Plain Language Summary
# Grant Integrity and Border Security Act (HR 245) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require anyone applying for federal grant money to sign a certification stating they haven't violated, aren't currently violating, and won't violate federal laws against smuggling or harboring undocumented immigrants. If a federal agency discovers that a grant recipient has violated these laws, the agency must stop paying them federal grant funds.
The Department of Justice would also be required to report to federal budget officials anyone convicted of these immigration-related crimes or who admits to committing them. **Who It Affects:** This primarily affects organizations, businesses, and individuals who receive federal grants—including nonprofits, universities, contractors, and other grant recipients. It also impacts the Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget, which would need to track and report violations. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a floor vote for consideration by the full House.
CRS Official Summary
Grant Integrity and Border Security ActThis bill requires an applicant for a federal grant to certify that the applicant has not violated in the last 10 years, is not currently violating, and will not violate during the term of the grant the federal criminal prohibition against bringing into the United States or harboring certain non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law). Upon determination by the granting agency that a grantee is in violation of this bill, the agency must withhold any federal grant funds from the grantee.The Department of Justice (DOJ) must report to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) individuals convicted of, or who admitted to, such a violation. Additionally, the DOJ must report to OMB if DOJ believes there is a reasonable basis to conclude that an individual has committed such a violation.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.