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S 4405

287(g) Expansion Act

119th Congress Introduced by Marsha Blackburn and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would increase JAG funding for jurisdictions with ICE 287(g) agreements, capped at 10% annually per eligible area, under a $20 million/year cap (2027–2033).

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Bill Summary · S 4405

Overview

S.4405, the 287(g) Expansion Act, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 28, 2026, would authorize increased funding for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) for jurisdictions that enter into a written 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enhance immigration enforcement. The bill sets eligibility, the size of increases, and an annual appropriations amount through 2033.

Purpose and intent

  • Expand federal support for jurisdictions that participate in ICE's 287(g) program, which delegates immigration enforcement tasks to local law enforcement.
  • Provide increased JAG funding to such jurisdictions to reflect their expanded role in immigration enforcement.

Key provisions

  • Section 2(a) – Applications for increased grant funding:
    • States or political subdivisions that have a written 287(g) agreement with ICE may submit an application to the Attorney General to receive increased JAG funding under 34 U.S.C. 10156 (section 505 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act), subject to the bill’s process.
  • Section 2(b) – Increased allocation:
    • The Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may authorize an increase in the annual JAG allocation for an eligible applicant.
    • The increase cannot exceed 10% of the average annual JAG funding the applicant received during the three most recent years in which it received JAG funding.
  • Section 3 – Authorization of appropriations:
    • Annual appropriations of $20,000,000 are authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2033.
    • The funds are designated to be expended to provide increased JAG funding to eligible States and political subdivisions under section 2(b).

Who is affected

  • State governments and political subdivisions that have entered into a written 287(g) agreement with ICE.
  • Localities that qualify for the enhanced JAG funding if they apply and are approved under the program.
  • Agencies administering JAG awards (U.S. Department of Justice) and coordinating agencies (Department of Homeland Security) due to the cross-agency collaboration requirement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Application process: Eligible jurisdictions may submit applications to the Attorney General to request an increased JAG allocation under the act.
  • Review and approval: The Attorney General, in collaboration with the DHS Secretary, would review applications and confirm 287(g) status before granting an increase.
  • Funding term: Authorized appropriations span 2027–2033, totaling $20 million annually for eligible jurisdictions seeking increases.
  • Increase basis: Any approved increase is limited to 10% of the applicant’s average annual JAG funding over the prior three years of funding.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Financial: Provides a predictable source of additional JAG funds (up to 10% per eligible jurisdiction, within the annual $20 million cap across all eligible recipients) to support expanded immigration enforcement activities.
  • Policy: Signals federal endorsement of the 287(g) program by tying grant increases to participation in 287(g) agreements.
  • Operational: May affect budgeting and grant administration for jurisdictions that opt to enter 287(g) agreements and seek increased funding.
  • Oversight: The bill does not specify additional guardrails beyond eligibility and the cap; further details may be developed in implementing regulations and appropriations acts.

Note: The bill as introduced has two named sponsors (Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn) and mirrors standard JAG program processes while linking funding to immigration enforcement collaboration under 287(g).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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