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Rural State Immigration Cost Reimbursement and Border Security Act

Status: HopperSession: September 2026 Senate SessionIssue: Immigration

Summary

The bill reimburses eligible rural states for audited immigration-related costs while funding more border personnel, biometric checks, faster asylum screening, and removal of people legally ineligible for relief.

Full text

This bill would establish a Department of Homeland Security reimbursement program for Montana and other eligible rural states that incur documented costs related to migrant processing, temporary detention, emergency healthcare, transportation, and law enforcement following federal immigration transfers or releases. Reimbursements would be based on audited expenses and subject to federal reporting requirements, while the bill would increase resources for border personnel, biometric identity checks, expedited asylum screening, and the timely removal of individuals found ineligible for relief under federal law.

Sponsor

Derrick WatkinsRepublican Party

Cosponsors

Motions

Motions will become available once this bill enters floor debate.