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DemocratBill · H.R. 4650· House(119-HR-4650)

Safe Return Act

Rep. Espaillat
Age: 72 years
New York
Introduced
7/23/2025
Last activity
7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Adriano Espaillat
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Safe Return Act," seeks to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956. The primary purpose of the legislation is to establish a repatriation grant program. It changes the current system of providing loans to a system of providing grants. This change applies to private United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, and third-country nationals. Additionally, the bill expands coverage to include destitute lawful permanent residents.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The bill provides grants instead of loans to destitute and lawful permanent residents, which provides direct financial relief without debt.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+5

    The bill expands eligibility for non-repayable repatriation assistance to include lawful permanent residents and destitute residents.

  • Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+4

    The bill provides non-repayable grants to destitute individuals, offering direct financial relief.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill converts mandatory loan repayments into non-repayable grants, which increases the net cost to the government.