Emergency Repatriation Assistance for Returning Americans Act

Aug 31, 2021

Summary

Allows for up to $10 million in temporary help for U.S. citizens who return from other countries during the fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

What problem does this solve?

The funding cap for helping Americans return from foreign countries was set to expire, potentially leaving citizens without support during unexpected crises. This law extends the $10 million funding limit for this assistance program through the fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

What does this law do?

Extends funding for repatriation assistance

Amends the Social Security Act to allow up to $10,000,000 in total assistance for U.S. citizens returning from foreign countries for each of the fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

Designates funding as an emergency requirement

Classifies the funding as an emergency requirement, following the rules of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and a Senate budget resolution for fiscal year 2022.

Who does this affect?

U.S. citizens returning from foreign countries

What is the real world impact?

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Ensures continued support for Americans abroad

Provides financial stability for the program that helps U.S. citizens who need to return home from foreign countries unexpectedly. This ensures the government can continue to offer temporary help like housing and medical care.

When does this start?

The funding provisions of this law apply to the fiscal years 2021 and 2022.