RIPPLE Act of 2025

This bill would let the federal government pay back states and local governments for some of the salary and overtime costs when their employees help do federal immigration work under 287(g) agreements. In short, if local officers are trained and authorized to act like immigration officers, Washington could reimburse part of what those shifts cost. The bill changes the immigration law to allow these limited reimbursements.

Key points:

• Who is affected: State and local agencies that partner with federal immigration officials under 287(g).
• What changes: The federal government could provide limited reimbursements for salaries and overtime tied to that immigration work.
• Why it matters: This could reduce some local budget pressure when agencies assist with federal immigration duties.