Summary

Converts the State Department's repatriation assistance program from repayable loans into non-repayable grants and explicitly expands eligible recipients to include lawful permanent residents and certain third‑country nationals. It also removes multiple loan repayment provisions and directs the Secretary of State to update internal guidance to reflect the grant-based approach. The change reduces or eliminates debt for people the U.S. assists to return from abroad, shifts administrative practice at the State Department, and may increase short-term federal outlays because the assistance will not be repaid.

• Converts State Department repatriation assistance from repayable loans to non‑repayable grants.
• Explicitly adds lawful permanent residents to the list of eligible beneficiaries.
• Allows grants for private U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain third‑country nationals.
• Removes multiple loan repayment and recoupment provisions from the statute.
• Requires the Secretary of State to update the Foreign Affairs Manual and grant paperwork.
• Likely increases short‑term federal outlays because assistance will not be repaid.
• Reduces financial burden and debt risk for individuals assisted to return to the U.S.
• Does not itself appropriate funds; funding changes would require separate appropriations.