H.R. 4650

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a repatriation grant program.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · July 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Espaillat · Committee: Committee on Foreign Affairs

SEC. 1. Short title

(a) In general
- Section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 () is amended— 22 U.S.C. 2671
  - in subsection (b)(2)—
    - (ii) private United States citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States, or third-country nationals, on a grant basis, to the maximum extent practicable;
    - in subparagraph (A), by amending clause (ii) to read as follows:
    - in subparagraph (B)—
      - (i) by striking loansand inserting grants;
      - (ii) by inserting after ; and
      - (iii) by adding at the end before the semicolon the following: ; and and lawful permanent residents
  - in subsection (d)—
    - in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking loanand inserting grant;
    - in paragraph (1)—
      - (i) by striking borrowerand inserting grantee; and
      - (ii) by adding at the end; and
    - in paragraph (2), by striking a written loan agreementand all that follows and inserting a written grant agreement.; and
    - by striking paragraphs (3) through (11).
(b) Update to Foreign Affairs Manual
- The Secretary of State shall update the section of the Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect the amendments made by subsection (a). Repatriation Loans