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119-s-4405119th Congress

287(g) Expansion Act

Sponsored By: Senator Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Introduced

Summary

Provides extra Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding to jurisdictions that enter 287(g) immigration enforcement agreements. It would cap the increase at 10 percent of a jurisdiction's average annual JAG award from the three most recent years and set aside money to pay for the uplift.

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  • States and localities with a written 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could apply for a targeted boost to their Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant awards, with the increase based on a three-year funding average.
  • The Attorney General, working with the Secretary of Homeland Security, would review applications and authorize the capped increases under the existing JAG framework.
  • Congress is authorized to appropriate $20 million each year from 2027 through 2033 to fund the increased allocations for qualifying jurisdictions.

*Would increase federal spending by up to $20 million per year from 2027 through 2033 to finance the JAG uplifts.*

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More JAG funding for 287(g) jurisdictions

If enacted, States and localities with a written 287(g) agreement with ICE would be able to apply to the Attorney General for increased JAG grants. The Attorney General, working with the Secretary of Homeland Security, would confirm the jurisdiction has a 287(g) agreement. If approved, a jurisdiction's annual JAG award could be raised by up to 10 percent of its average annual JAG funding during the three most recent years it received funding. The bill would authorize $20 million to be appropriated each year for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to pay for these increases. The extra money would only be available if Congress actually appropriates those amounts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2026

  • Sen. Graham, Darline [R-SC]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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