Bill · H.R. 3882· House(119-HR-3882)
RIPPLE Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Laurel Lee
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "RIPPLE Act of 2025," focuses on immigration enforcement reimbursements. It proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the Attorney General's authority. The legislation would allow the Attorney General to reimburse states or political subdivisions for certain costs. These costs include wages and overtime pay for employees performing immigration functions. This applies to those working under specific agreements.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances border security capabilities by providing funds for local immigration enforcement functions.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3
The bill empowers states to undertake more immigration enforcement by offering federal wage reimbursements.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands federal authority by establishing a mechanism for federal reimbursement to local entities.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill increases the likelihood of local law enforcement conducting immigration-related functions.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3
Increased immigration enforcement often disproportionately impacts Hispanic communities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
Increased local enforcement may negatively impact low-income immigrant households.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Reimbursement for wages and overtime: The bill allows the Attorney General to reimburse states or political subdivisions for wages and overtime compensation for employees performing immigration functions under an agreement. This could provide financial relief to local governments for these specific costs. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5Good For Hispanic Americans-3Good For Low Income Households-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+2
- 6/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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