Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025

HR 2128, the Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025, creates a federal grant program to reimburse eligible local governments within 200 miles of the U.S.-Mexico land border for costs related to border security measures, such as additional law enforcement wages. To qualify, communities must be local governments (not sanctuary jurisdictions), submit applications to the DHS Secretary, and cannot use funds for legal aid, housing, healthcare, or other services for immigrants. Grants are capped at $500,000 per community per year, with $25 million authorized annually from 2026-2036. The program requires annual reports to Congress detailing grant usage and implementation, including recommendations for future funding adjustments.