Title X — Committee on the Judiciary

119th Congress · Approved Jul 4, 2025 · 139 Stat. 72

TITLE X Committee on the Judiciary

Subtitle A Immigration and Law Enforcement Matters

PART I Immigration Fees

SEC. 100001. Applicability of the Immigration Laws.

(a)

Applicability.— The fees under this subtitle shall apply to aliens in the circumstances described in this subtitle.

(b)

Terms.— The terms used under this subtitle shall have the meanings given such terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101).

(c)

References to Immigration and Nationality Act.— Except as otherwise expressly provided, any reference in this subtitle to a section or other provision shall be considered to be to a section or other provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).

SEC. 100002. Asylum Fee.

(a)

In General.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General, as applicable, shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this section, by any alien who files an application for asylum under section 208 (8 U.S.C. 1158) at the time such application is filed.

(b)

Initial Amount.— During fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—

(1)

$100; or

(2)

such amount as the Secretary or the Attorney General, as applicable, may establish, by rule.

(c)

Annual Adjustments for Inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(1)

the amount of the fee required under this section for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(2)

the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in paragraph (1) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.

(d)

Disposition of Asylum Fee Proceeds.— During each fiscal year—

(1)

50 percent of the fees received from aliens filing applications with the Attorney General—

(A)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review; and

(B)

may be retained and expended without further appropriation;

(2)

50 percent of fees received from aliens filing applications with the Secretary of Homeland Security—

(A)

shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;

(B)

shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 286(m) (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)); and

(C)

may be retained and expended without further appropriation; and

(3)

any amounts received in fees required under this section that were not credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review pursuant to paragraph (1) or to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(e)

No Fee Waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100003. Employment Authorization Document Fees.

(a)

Asylum Applicants.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this subsection, by any alien who files an initial application for employment authorization under section 208(d)(2) (8 U.S.C. 1158(d)(2)) at the time such initial employment authorization application is filed.

(2)

Initial amount.— During fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—

(A)

$550; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(3)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this section for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.

(4)

Disposition of employment authorization document fees.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;

(ii)

shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 286(m) (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)); and

(iii)

may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation, provided that not less than 50 percent is used to detect and prevent immigration benefit fraud; and

(B)

any amounts collected pursuant to this subsection that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(5)

No fee waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this subsection shall not be waived or reduced.

(b)

Parolees.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this subsection, by any alien paroled into the United States for any initial application for employment authorization at the time such initial application is filed. Each initial employment authorization shall be valid for a period of 1 year or for the duration of the alien’s parole, whichever is shorter.

(2)

Initial amount.— During fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—

(A)

$550; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(3)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this subsection shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(4)

Disposition of parolee employment authorization application fees.— All of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(5)

No fee waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this subsection shall not be waived or reduced.

(c)

Temporary Protected Status.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this subsection, by any alien who files an initial application for employment authorization under section 244(a)(1)(B) (8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)(1)(B)) at the time such initial application is filed. Each initial employment authorization shall be valid for a period of 1 year, or for the duration of the alien’s temporary protected status, whichever is shorter.

(2)

Initial amount.— During fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—

(A)

$550; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(3)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this subsection shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(4)

Disposition of employment authorization application fees collected from aliens granted temporary protected status.— All of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(5)

No fee waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this subsection shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100004. Immigration Parole Fee.

(a)

In General.— Except as provided under subsection (b), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this section and in addition to any other fee authorized by law, by any alien who is paroled into the United States.

(b)

Exceptions.— An alien shall not be subject to the fee otherwise required under subsection (a) if the alien establishes, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security, on an individual, case-by-case basis, that the alien is being paroled because—

(1)

(A)

the alien has a medical emergency; and

(B)

(i)

the alien cannot obtain necessary treatment in the foreign state in which the alien is residing; or

(ii)

the medical emergency is life-threatening and there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;

(2)

(A)

the alien is the parent or legal guardian of an alien described in paragraph (1); and

(B)

the alien described in paragraph (1) is a minor;

(3)

(A)

the alien is needed in the United States to donate an organ or other tissue for transplant; and

(B)

there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;

(4)

(A)

the alien has a close family member in the United States whose death is imminent; and

(B)

the alien could not arrive in the United States in time to see such family member alive if the alien were to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;

(5)

(A)

the alien is seeking to attend the funeral of a close family member; and

(B)

the alien could not arrive in the United States in time to attend such funeral if the alien were to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;

(6)

the alien is an adopted child—

(A)

who has an urgent medical condition;

(B)

who is in the legal custody of the petitioner for a final adoption-related visa; and

(C)

whose medical treatment is required before the expected award of a final adoption-related visa;

(7)

the alien—

(A)

is a lawful applicant for adjustment of status under section 245 (8 U.S.C. 1255); and

(B)

is returning to the United States after temporary travel abroad;

(8)

the alien—

(A)

has been returned to a contiguous country pursuant to section 235(b)(2)(C) (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(C)); and

(B)

is being paroled into the United States to allow the alien to attend the alien’s immigration hearing;

(9)

the alien has been granted the status of Cuban and Haitian entrant (as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (Public Law 96-422; 8 U.S.C. 1522 note); or

(10)

the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that a significant public benefit has resulted or will result from the parole of an alien—

(A)

who has assisted or will assist the United States Government in a law enforcement matter;

(B)

whose presence is required by the United States Government in furtherance of such law enforcement matter; and

(C)

(i)

who is inadmissible or does not satisfy the eligibility requirements for admission as a nonimmigrant; or

(ii)

for which there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process.

(c)

Initial Amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—

(1)

$1,000; or

(2)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(d)

Annual Adjustments for Inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(1)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(2)

(e)

Disposition of Fees Collected From Aliens Granted Parole.— All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(f)

No Fee Waiver.— Except as provided in subsection (b), fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100005. Special Immigrant Juvenile Fee.

(a)

In General.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this section, by any alien, parent, or legal guardian of an alien applying for special immigrant juvenile status under section 101(a)(27)(J) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)).

(b)

Initial Amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—

(1)

$250; or

(2)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(c)

Annual Adjustments for Inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(1)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(2)

(d)

Disposition of Special Immigrant Juvenile Fees.— All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

SEC. 100006. Temporary Protected Status Fee.

Section 244(c)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(1)(B)) is amended—

(1)

by striking “ The Attorney General” and inserting the following:

“(i) In general.—The Attorney General”

(2)

in clause (i), as redesignated, by striking “ $50” and inserting “ $500, subject to the adjustments required under clause (ii)”; and

(3)

by adding at the end the following:

“(ii) Annual adjustments for inflation.—During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the maximum amount of the fee authorized under clause (i) shall be equal to the sum of—

“(I) the maximum amount of the fee authorized under this subparagraph for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

“(II) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subclause (I) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.

“(iii) Disposition of temporary protected status fees.—All of the fees collected pursuant to this subparagraph shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

“(iv) No fee waiver.—Fees required to be paid under this subparagraph shall not be waived or reduced.”

SEC. 100007. Visa Integrity Fee.

(a)

Visa Integrity Fee.—

(1)

(2)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—

(A)

$250; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(3)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(4)

Disposition of visa integrity fees.— All of the fees collected pursuant to this section that are not reimbursed pursuant to subsection (b) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(5)

No fee waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this subsection shall not be waived or reduced.

(b)

Fee Reimbursement.— The Secretary of Homeland Security may provide a reimbursement to an alien of the fee required under subsection (a) for the issuance of a nonimmigrant visa after the expiration of such nonimmigrant visa’s period of validity if such alien demonstrates that he or she—

(1)

after admission to the United States pursuant to such nonimmigrant visa, complied with all conditions of such nonimmigrant visa, including the condition that an alien shall not accept unauthorized employment; and

(2)

(A)

has not sought to extend his or her period of admission during such period of validity and departed the United States not later than 5 days after the last day of such period; or

(B)

during such period of validity, was granted an extension of such nonimmigrant status or an adjustment to the status of a lawful permanent resident.

SEC. 100008. Form I–94 Fee.

(a)

Fee Authorized.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by any alien who submits an application for a Form I–94 Arrival/Departure Record.

(b)

Amount Specified.—

(1)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—

(A)

$24; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(2)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(c)

Disposition of Form I–94 Fees.— During each fiscal year—

(1)

20 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—

(A)

shall be deposited into the Land Border Inspection Fee Account in accordance with section 286(q)(2) (8 U.S.C. 1356(q)(2)); and

(B)

shall be made available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to retain and spend without further appropriation for the purpose of processing Form I–94; and

(2)

any amounts not deposited into the Land Border Inspection Fee Account pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.

(d)

No Fee Waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100009. Annual Asylum Fee.

(a)

Fee Authorized.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, for each calendar year that an alien’s application for asylum remains pending, the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General, as applicable, shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by such alien.

(b)

Amount Specified.—

(1)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—

(A)

$100; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(2)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(c)

Disposition of Annual Asylum Fees.— All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(d)

No Fee Waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100010. Fee Relating to Renewal and Extension of Employment Authorization for Parolees.

(a)

In General.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), for any parolee who seeks a renewal or extension of employment authorization based on a grant of parole. The employment authorization for each alien paroled into the United States, or any renewal or extension of such parole, shall be valid for a period of 1 year or for the duration of the alien’s parole, whichever is shorter.

(b)

Amount Specified.—

(1)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—

(A)

$275; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(2)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(c)

Disposition of Fees Relating to Renewal and Extension of Employment Authorization for Parolees.— During each fiscal year—

(1)

25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—

(A)

shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;

(B)

shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 286(m) (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)); and

(C)

may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation; and

(2)

any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(d)

No Fee Waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100011. Fee Relating to Renewal or Extension of Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants.

(a)

In General.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee of not less than $275 by any alien who has applied for asylum for each renewal or extension of employment authorization based on such application.

(b)

Termination.— Each initial employment authorization, or renewal or extension of such authorization, shall terminate—

(1)

immediately following the denial of an asylum application by an asylum officer, unless the case is referred to an immigration judge;

(2)

on the date that is 30 days after the date on which an immigration judge denies an asylum application, unless the alien makes a timely appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals; or

(3)

immediately following the denial by the Board of Immigration Appeals of an appeal of a denial of an asylum application.

(c)

Disposition of Fees Relating to Renewal and Extension of Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants.— During each fiscal year—

(1)

25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—

(A)

shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;

(B)

shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 286(m) (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)); and

(C)

may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation; and

(2)

(d)

No Fee Waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100012. Fee Relating to Renewal and Extension of Employment Authorization for Aliens Granted Temporary Protected Status.

(a)

In General.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by any alien at the time such alien seeks a renewal or extension of employment authorization based on a grant of temporary protected status. Any employment authorization for an alien granted temporary protected status, or any renewal or extension of such employment authorization, shall be valid for a period of 1 year or for the duration of the designation of temporary protected status, whichever is shorter.

(b)

Amount Specified.—

(1)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—

(A)

$275; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(2)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(c)

Disposition of Fees Relating to Renewal and Extension of Employment Authorization for Temporary Protected Status Applicants.— During each fiscal year—

(1)

25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—

(A)

shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;

(B)

shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 286(m) (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)); and

(C)

may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation; and

(2)

(d)

No Fee Waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100013. Fees Relating to Applications for Adjustment of Status.

(a)

Fee for Filing an Application to Adjust Status to That of a Lawful Permanent Resident.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien who files an application with an immigration court to adjust the alien’s status to that of a lawful permanent resident, or whose application to adjust his or her status to that of a lawful permanent resident is adjudicated in immigration court. Such fee shall be paid at the time such application is filed or before such application is adjudicated by the immigration court.

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$1,500; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.

(3)

Disposition of adjustment of status application fees.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(b)

Fee for Filing Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for a waiver of a ground of inadmissibility, or before such application is adjudicated by the immigration court.

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$1,050; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

(3)

Disposition of waiver of ground of admissibility application fees.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(c)

Fee for Filing an Application for Temporary Protected Status.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for temporary protected status, or before such application is adjudicated by the immigration court.

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$500; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

(3)

Disposition of temporary protected status application fees.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(d)

Fee for Filing an Appeal of a Decision of an Immigration Judge.—

(1)

In general.— Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Attorney General shall require, in addition to any other fees authorized by law, the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an appeal from a decision of an immigration judge.

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$900; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

(3)

Exception.— The fee required under paragraph (1) shall not apply to the appeal of a bond decision.

(4)

Disposition of fees for appealing immigration judge decisions.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(e)

Fee for Filing an Appeal From a Decision of an Officer of the Department of Homeland Security.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an appeal of a decision of an officer of the Department of Homeland Security.

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$900; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

(3)

Disposition of fees for appealing department of homeland security officer decisions.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(f)

Fee for Filing an Appeal From a Decision of an Adjudicating Official in a Practitioner Disciplinary Case.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any practitioner at the time such practitioner files an appeal from a decision of an adjudicating official in a practitioner disciplinary case.

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$1,325; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

(3)

Disposition of fees for appealing department of homeland security officer decisions.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(g)

Fee for Filing a Motion to Reopen or a Motion to Reconsider.—

(1)

In general.— Except as provided in paragraph (3), in addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files a motion to reopen or motion to reconsider a decision of an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals.

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$900; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

(3)

Exceptions.— The fee required under paragraph (1) shall not apply to—

(A)

a motion to reopen a removal order entered in absentia if such motion is filed in accordance with section 240(b)(5)(C)(ii) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(C)(ii)); or

(B)

a motion to reopen a deportation order entered in absentia if such motion is filed in accordance with section 242B(c)(3)(B) prior to April 1, 1997.

(4)

Disposition of fees for filing certain motions.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(h)

Fee for Filing Application for Suspension of Deportation.—

(1)

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$600; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

(3)

Disposition of fees for filing application for suspension of deportation.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(i)

Fee for Filing Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court an application for cancellation of removal for an alien who is a lawful permanent resident.

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$600; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

(3)

Disposition of fees for filing application for cancellation of removal.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(j)

Fee for Filing an Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents.—

(1)

In general.— In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien who is not a lawful permanent resident at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for any alien.

(2)

Amount specified.—

(A)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—

(i)

$1,500; or

(ii)

such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.

(B)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—

(i)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(ii)

(3)

Disposition of fees for filing application for cancellation of removal.— During each fiscal year—

(A)

not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—

(i)

shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); and

(ii)

shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and

(B)

any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(k)

Limitation on Use of Funds.— No fees collected pursuant to this section may be expended by the Executive Office for Immigration Review for the Legal Orientation Program, or for any successor program.

SEC. 100014. Electronic System for Travel Authorization Fee.

Section 217(h)(3)(B) (8 U.S.C. 1187(h)(3)(B)) is amended—

(1)

in clause (i)—

(A)

in subclause (I), by striking “ and” at the end;

(B)

in subclause (II)—

(i)

by inserting “ of not less than $10” after “ an amount”; and

(ii)

by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following:

“(III) not less than $13 per travel authorization.”

(2)

in clause (iii), by striking “ October 31, 2028” and inserting “ October 31, 2034”; and

(3)

by adding at the end the following:

“(iv) Subsequent adjustment.—During fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in clause (i)(II) for a fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of—

“(I) the amount of the fee required under this subparagraph during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

“(II) the product of the amount referred to in subclause (I) multiplied by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year.”

SEC. 100015. Electronic Visa Update System Fee.

(a)

In General.— In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, in the amount specified in subsection (b), by any alien subject to the Electronic Visa Update System at the time of such alien’s enrollment in such system.

(b)

Amount Specified.—

(1)

In general.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—

(A)

$30; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(2)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this subsection shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(c)

Disposition of Electronic Visa Update System Fees.—

(1)

In general.— Section 286 (8 U.S.C. 1356) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“(w) CBP Electronic Visa Update System Account.—

“(1) Establishment.—There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a separate account, which shall be known as the ‘CBP Electronic Visa Update System Account’ (referred to in this subsection as the ‘Account’).

“(2) Deposits.—There shall be deposited into the Account an amount equal to the difference between—

“(A) all of the fees received pursuant to section 100015 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14’ (119th Congress); and

“(B) an amount equal to $5 multiplied by the number of payments collected pursuant to such section.

“(3) Appropriation.—Amounts deposited in the Account—

“(A) are hereby appropriated to make payments and offset program costs in accordance with section 100015 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14’ (119th Congress), without further appropriation; and

“(B) shall remain available until expended for any U.S. Customs and Border Protection costs associated with administering the CBP Electronic Visa Update System.”

(2)

Remaining fees.— Of the fees collected pursuant to this section, an amount equal to $5 multiplied by the number of payments collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited to the general fund of the Treasury.

(d)

No Fee Waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100016. Fee for Aliens Ordered Removed in Absentia.

(a)

In General.— As partial reimbursement for the cost of arresting an alien described in this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security, except as provided in subsection (c), shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b) on any alien who—

(1)

is ordered removed in absentia pursuant to section 240(b)(5) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)); and

(2)

is subsequently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

(b)

Amount Specified.—

(1)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—

(A)

$5,000; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(2)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(c)

Exception.— The fee described in this section shall not apply to any alien who was ordered removed in absentia if such order was rescinded pursuant to section 240(b)(5)(C) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(C)).

(d)

Disposition of Removal in Absentia Fees.— During each fiscal year—

(1)

50 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—

(A)

shall be credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement;

(B)

shall be deposited into the Detention and Removal Office Fee Account; and

(C)

may be retained and expended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without further appropriation; and

(2)

any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(e)

No Fee Waiver.— Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

SEC. 100017. Inadmissible Alien Apprehension Fee.

(a)

(b)

Amount Specified.—

(1)

Initial amount.— For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—

(A)

$5,000; or

(B)

such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.

(2)

Annual adjustments for inflation.— During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—

(A)

the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

(B)

(c)

Disposition of Inadmissible Alien Apprehension Fees.— During each fiscal year—

(1)

50 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—

(A)

shall be credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement;

(B)

shall be deposited into the Detention and Removal Office Fee Account; and

(C)

may be retained and expended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without further appropriation; and

(2)

any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

(d)

Disposition of Inadmissible Alien Apprehension Fees.— All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

SEC. 100018. Amendment to Authority to Apply for Asylum.

Section 208(d)(3) (8 U.S.C. 1158(d)(3)) is amended—

(1)

in the first sentence, by striking “ may” and inserting “ shall”;

(2)

by striking “ Such fees shall not exceed” and all that follows and inserting the following: “ Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit the authority of the Attorney General to set additional adjudication and naturalization fees in accordance with section 286(m).”.

PART II Immigration and Law Enforcement Funding

SEC. 100051. Appropriation for the Department of Homeland Security.

In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,055,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2029, for the following purposes:

(1)

Immigration and enforcement activities.— Hiring and training of additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, and the necessary support staff, to carry out immigration enforcement activities.

(2)

Departures and removals.— Funding for transportation costs and related costs associated with the departure or removal of aliens.

(3)

Personnel assignments.— Funding for the assignment of Department of Homeland Security employees and State officers to carry out immigration enforcement activities pursuant to sections 103(a) and 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1103(a) and 1357(g)).

(4)

Background checks.— Hiring additional staff and investing the necessary resources to enhance screening and vetting of all aliens seeking entry into United States, consistent with section 212 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182), or intending to remain in the United States, consistent with section 237 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1227).

(5)

Protecting alien children from exploitation.— In instances of aliens and alien children entering the United States without a valid visa, funding is provided for the purposes of—

(A)

collecting fingerprints, in accordance with section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1302) and subsections (a)(3) and (b) of section 235 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1225); and

(B)

collecting DNA, in accordance with sections 235(d) and 287(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(d) and 1357(b)).

(6)

Transporting and return of aliens from contiguous territory.— Transporting and facilitating the return, pursuant to section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(C)), of aliens arriving from contiguous territory.

(7)

State and local participation.— Funding for State and local participation in homeland security efforts for purposes of—

(A)

ending the presence of criminal gangs and criminal organizations throughout the United States;

(B)

addressing crime and public safety threats;

(C)

combating human smuggling and trafficking networks throughout the United States;

(D)

supporting immigration enforcement activities; and

(E)

providing reimbursement for State and local participation in such efforts.

(8)

Removal of specified unaccompanied alien children.—

(A)

In general.— Funding removal operations for specified unaccompanied alien children.

(B)

Use of funds.— Amounts made available under this paragraph shall only be used for permitting a specified unaccompanied alien child to withdraw the application for admission of the child pursuant to section 235(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(a)(4)).

(C)

Definitions.— In this paragraph:

(i)

Specified unaccompanied alien child.— The term “specified unaccompanied alien child” means an unaccompanied alien child (as defined in section 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 279(g))) who the Secretary of Homeland Security determines on a case-by-case basis—

(I)

has been found by an immigration officer at a land border or port of entry of the United States and is inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.);

(II)

has not been a victim of severe forms of trafficking in persons, and there is no credible evidence that such child is at risk of being trafficked upon return of the child to the child’s country of nationality or country of last habitual residence; and

(III)

does not have a fear of returning to the child’s country of nationality or country of last habitual residence owing to a credible fear of persecution.

(ii)

Severe forms of trafficking in persons.— The term “severe forms of trafficking in persons” has the meaning given such term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102).

(9)

Expedited removal of criminal aliens.— Funding for the expedited removal of criminal aliens, in accordance with the provisions of section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)).

(10)

Removal of certain criminal aliens without further hearings.— Funding for the removal of certain criminal aliens without further hearings, in accordance with the provisions of section 235(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(c)).

(11)

Criminal and gang checks for unaccompanied alien children.— Funding for criminal and gang checks of unaccompanied alien children (as defined in section 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 279(g))) who are 12 years of age and older, including the examination of such unaccompanied alien children for gang-related tattoos and other gang-related markings.

(12)

Information technology.— Information technology investments to support immigration purposes, including improvements to fee and revenue collections.

SEC. 100052. Appropriation for U.s. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $29,850,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2029, for the following purposes:

(1)

Hiring and training.— Hiring and training additional U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, including officers, agents, investigators, and support staff, to carry out immigration enforcement activities and prioritizing and streamlining the hiring of retired U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel.

(2)

Performance, retention, and signing bonuses.—

(A)

In general.— Providing performance, retention, and signing bonuses for qualified U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel in accordance with this subsection.

(B)

Performance bonuses.— The Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, at the Director’s discretion, may provide performance bonuses to any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, officer, or attorney who demonstrates exemplary service.

(C)

Retention bonuses.— The Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may provide retention bonuses to any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, officer, or attorney who commits to 2 years of additional service with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out immigration enforcement activities.

(D)

Signing bonuses.— The Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may provide a signing bonus to any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, officer, or attorney who—

(i)

is hired on or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and

(ii)

who commits to 5 years of service with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out immigration enforcement activities.

(E)

Service agreement.— In providing a retention or signing bonus under this paragraph, the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall provide each qualifying individual with a written service agreement that includes—

(i)

the commencement and termination dates of the required service period (or provisions for the determination of such dates);

(ii)

the amount of the bonus; and

(iii)

any other term or condition under which the bonus is payable, subject to the requirements of this paragraph, including—

(I)

the conditions under which the agreement may be terminated before the agreed-upon service period has been completed; and

(II)

the effect of a termination described in subclause (I).

(3)

Recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.— Facilitating the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of additional U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel to carry out immigration enforcement activities, including by—

(A)

investing in information technology, recruitment, and marketing; and

(B)

hiring staff necessary to carry out information technology, recruitment, and marketing activities.

(4)

Transportation.— Funding for transportation costs and related costs associated with alien departure or removal operations.

(5)

Information technology.— Funding for information technology investments to support enforcement and removal operations, including improvements to fee collections.

(6)

Facility upgrades.— Funding for facility upgrades to support enforcement and removal operations.

(7)

Fleet modernization.— Funding for fleet modernization to support enforcement and removal operations.

(8)

Family unity.— Promoting family unity by—

(A)

maintaining the care and custody, during the period in which a charge described in clause (i) is pending, in accordance with applicable laws, of an alien who—

(i)

is charged only with a misdemeanor offense under section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(a)); and

(ii)

entered the United States with the alien’s child who has not attained 18 years of age; and

(B)

detaining such an alien with the alien’s child.

(9)

287(g) agreements.— Expanding, facilitating, and implementing agreements under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)).

(10)

Victims of immigration crime engagement office.— Hiring and training additional staff to carry out the mission of the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office and for providing nonfinancial assistance to the victims of crimes perpetrated by aliens who are present in the United States without authorization.

(11)

Office of the principal legal advisor.— Hiring additional attorneys and the necessary support staff within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to represent the Department of Homeland Security in immigration enforcement and removal proceedings.

SEC. 100053. Appropriation for Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers.

(a)

Appropriation.— In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $750,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes described in subsections (b) and (c).

(b)

Training.— Not less than $285,000,000 of the amounts available under subsection (a) shall be for supporting the training of newly hired Federal law enforcement personnel employed by the Department of Homeland Security and State and local law enforcement agencies operating in support of the Department of Homeland Security.

(c)

Facilities.— Not more than $465,000,000 of the amounts available under subsection (a) shall be for procurement, construction and maintenance of, improvements to, training equipment for, and related expenses, of facilities of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers.

SEC. 100054. Appropriation for the Department of Justice.

In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Attorney General for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $3,330,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2029, for the following purposes:

(1)

Executive office for immigration review.—

(A)

In general.— Hiring immigration judges and necessary support staff for the Executive Office for Immigration Review to address the backlog of petitions, cases, and removals.

(B)

Staffing level.— Effective November 1, 2028, the Executive Office for Immigration Review shall be comprised of not more than 800 immigration judges, along with the necessary support staff.

(2)

Combating drug trafficking.— Funding efforts to combat drug trafficking (including trafficking of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals) and illegal drug use.

(3)

Prosecution of immigration matters.— Funding efforts to investigate and prosecute immigration matters, gang-related crimes involving aliens, child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens within the United States, unlawful voting by aliens, violations of the Alien Registration Act, 1940 (54 Stat., chapter 439), and violations of or fraud relating to title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–193; 110 Stat. 2277), including hiring additional Department of Justice personnel to investigate and prosecute such matters.

(4)

Nonparty or other injunctive relief.— Hiring additional attorneys and necessary support staff for the purpose of continuing implementation of assignments by the Attorney General pursuant to sections 516, 517, and 518 of title 28, United States Code, to conduct litigation and attend to the interests of the United States in suits pending in a court of the United States or in a court of a State in suits seeking nonparty or other injunctive relief against the Federal Government.

(5)

Edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant program and office of community oriented policing.—

(A)

In general.— Increasing funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and the Office of Community Oriented Policing for initiatives associated with—

(i)

investigating and prosecuting violent crime;

(ii)

criminal enforcement initiatives; and

(iii)

immigration enforcement and removal efforts.

(B)

Limitations.— No funds made available under this subsection shall be made available to community violence intervention and prevention initiative programs.

(C)

Eligibility.— To be eligible to receive funds made available under this subsection, a State or local government shall be in full compliance, as determined by the Attorney General, with section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373).

(6)

Fiscally responsible lawsuit settlements.— Hiring additional attorneys and necessary support staff for the purpose of maximizing lawsuit settlements that require the payment of fines and penalties to the Treasury of the United States in lieu of providing for the payment to any person or entity other than the United States, other than a payment that provides restitution or otherwise directly remedies actual harm directly and proximately caused by the party making the payment, or constitutes payment for services rendered in connection with the case.

(7)

Compensation for incarceration of criminal aliens.—

(A)

In general.— Providing compensation to a State or political subdivision of a State for the incarceration of criminal aliens.

(B)

Use of funds.— The amounts made available under subparagraph (A) shall only be used to compensate a State or political subdivision of a State, as appropriate, with respect to the incarceration of an alien who—

(i)

has been convicted of a felony or 2 or more misdemeanors; and

(ii)

(I)

entered the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security;

(II)

was the subject of removal proceedings at the time the alien was taken into custody by the State or a political subdivision of the State; or

(III)

was admitted as a nonimmigrant and, at the time the alien was taken into custody by the State or a political subdivision of the State, has failed to maintain the nonimmigrant status in which the alien was admitted, or to which it was changed, or to comply with the conditions of any such status.

(C)

Limitation.— Amounts made available under this subsection shall be distributed to more than 1 State. The amounts made available under subparagraph (A) may not be used to compensate any State or political subdivision of a State if the State or political subdivision of the State prohibits or in any way restricts a Federal, State, or local government entity, official, or other personnel from doing any of the following:

(i)

Complying with the immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17))).

(ii)

Assisting or cooperating with Federal law enforcement entities, officials, or other personnel regarding the enforcement of the immigration laws.

(iii)

Undertaking any of the following law enforcement activities as such activities relate to information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, the inadmissibility or deportability, and the custody status, of any individual:

(I)

Making inquiries to any individual to obtain such information regarding such individual or any other individuals.

(II)

Notifying the Federal Government regarding the presence of individuals who are encountered by law enforcement officials or other personnel of a State or political subdivision of a State.

(III)

Complying with requests for such information from Federal law enforcement entities, officials, or other personnel.

SEC. 100055. Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide Reimbursement Fund.

(a)

Establishment.— There is established within the Department of Justice a fund, to be known as the “Bridging Immigration-related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (BIDEN) Reimbursement Fund” (referred to in this section as the “Fund”).

(b)

Use of Funds.— The Attorney General shall use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the Fund for grants to eligible States, State agencies, and units of local government, pursuant to their existing statutory authorities, for any of the following purposes:

(1)

Locating and apprehending aliens who have committed a crime under Federal, State, or local law, in addition to being unlawfully present in the United States.

(2)

Collection and analysis of law enforcement investigative information within the United States to counter gang or other criminal activity.

(3)

Investigating and prosecuting—

(A)

crimes committed by aliens within the United States; and

(B)

drug and human trafficking crimes committed within the United States.

(4)

Court operations related to the prosecution of—

(A)

crimes committed by aliens; and

(B)

drug and human trafficking crimes.

(5)

Temporary criminal detention of aliens.

(6)

Transporting aliens described in paragraph (1) within the United States to locations related to the apprehension, detention, and prosecution of such aliens.

(7)

Vehicle maintenance, logistics, transportation, and other support provided to law enforcement agencies by a State agency to enhance the ability to locate and apprehend aliens who have committed crimes under Federal, State, or local law, in addition to being unlawfully present in the United States.

(c)

Appropriation.— In addition to amounts otherwise available for the purposes described in subsection (b), there is appropriated to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, not to exceed $3,500,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2028, for the Fund for qualified and documented expenses that achieve any such purpose.

(d)

Grant Eligibility of Completed, Ongoing, or New Activities.— The Attorney General may provide grants under this section to State agencies and units of local government for expenditures made by State agencies or units of local government for completed, ongoing, or new activities determined to be eligible for such grant funding that occurred on or after January 20, 2021. Amounts made available under this section shall be distributed to more than 1 State.

SEC. 100056. Appropriation for the Bureau of Prisons.

(a)

Appropriation.— In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $5,000,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2029, for the purposes described in subsections (b) and (c).

(b)

Salaries and Benefits.— Not less than $3,000,000,000 of the amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be for hiring and training of new employees, including correctional officers, medical professionals, and facilities and maintenance employees, the necessary support staff, and for additional funding for salaries and benefits for the current workforce of the Bureau of Prisons.

(c)

Facilities.— Not more than $2,000,000,000 of the amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be for addressing maintenance and repairs to facilities maintained or operated by the Bureau of Prisons.

SEC. 100057. Appropriation for the United States Secret Service.

(a)

Appropriation.— In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the United States Secret Service (referred to in this section as the “Director”) for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,170,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2029, for the purposes described in subsection (b).

(b)

Use of Funds.— Amounts made available under subsection (a) may only be used for—

(1)

additional United States Secret Service resources, including personnel, training facilities, programming, and technology; and

(2)

performance, retention, and signing bonuses for qualified United States Secret Service personnel in accordance with subsection (c).

(c)

Performance, Retention, and Signing Bonuses.—

(1)

Performance bonuses.— The Director, at the Director’s discretion, may provide performance bonuses to any Secret Service agent, officer, or analyst who demonstrates exemplary service.

(2)

Retention bonuses.— The Director may provide retention bonuses to any Secret Service agent, officer, or analyst who commits to 2 years of additional service with the Secret Service.

(3)

Signing bonuses.— The Director may provide a signing bonus to any Secret Service agent, officer, or analyst who—

(A)

is hired on or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and

(B)

commits to 5 years of service with the United States Secret Service.

(4)

Service agreement.— In providing a retention or signing bonus under this subsection, the Director shall provide each qualifying individual with a written service agreement that includes—

(A)

the commencement and termination dates of the required service period (or provisions for the determination of such dates);

(B)

the amount of the bonus; and

(C)

any other term or condition under which the bonus is payable, subject to the requirements under this subsection, including—

(i)

the conditions under which the agreement may be terminated before the agreed-upon service period has been completed; and

(ii)

the effect of a termination described in clause (i).

Subtitle B Judiciary Matters

SEC. 100101. Appropriation to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028, for the purpose of continuing analyses and reporting pursuant to section 604(a)(2) of title 28, United States Code, to examine the state of the dockets of the courts and to prepare and transmit statistical data and reports as to the business of the courts, including an assessment of the number, frequency, and related metrics of judicial orders issuing non-party relief against the Federal Government and their aggregate cost impact on the taxpayers of the United States, as determined by each court when imposing securities for the issuance of preliminary injunctions or temporary restraining orders against the Federal Government pursuant to rule 65(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

SEC. 100102. Appropriation to the Federal Judicial Center.

(a)

Appropriation.— In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Federal Judicial Center, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028, for the purpose described in subsection (b).

(b)

Use of Funds.— The Federal Judicial Center shall use the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) for the continued implementation of programs pursuant to section 620(b)(3) of title 28, United States Code, to stimulate, create, develop, and conduct programs of continuing education and training for personnel of the judicial branch, including training on the absence of constitutional and statutory authority supporting legal claims that seek non-party relief against the Federal Government, and strategic approaches for mitigating the aggregate cost impact of such legal claims on the taxpayers of the United States.

Subtitle C Radiation Exposure Compensation Matters

SEC. 100201. Extension of Fund.

Section 3(d) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—

(1)

by striking the first sentence and inserting “ The Fund shall terminate on December 31, 2028.”; and

(2)

by striking “ the end of that 2-year period” and inserting “ such date”.

SEC. 100202. Claims Relating to Atmospheric Testing.

(a)

Leukemia Claims Relating to Trinity Test in New Mexico and Tests at the Nevada Site.— Section 4(a)(1)(A) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—

(1)

in clause (i)—

(A)

in subclause (I), by striking “ October 31, 1958” and inserting “ November 6, 1962”;

(B)

in subclause (II)—

(i)

by striking “ in the affected area” and inserting “ in an affected area”; and

(ii)

by striking “ or” after the semicolon;

(C)

by redesignating subclause (III) as subclause (IV); and

(D)

by inserting after subclause (II) the following:

“(III) was physically present in an affected area for a period of at least 1 year during the period beginning on September 24, 1944, and ending on November 6, 1962; or”

; and

(2)

in clause (ii)(I), by striking “ physical presence described in subclause (I) or (II) of clause (i) or onsite participation described in clause (i)(III)” and inserting “ physical presence described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of clause (i) or onsite participation described in clause (i)(IV)”.

(b)

Amounts for Claims Related to Leukemia.— Section 4(a)(1) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—

(1)

in subparagraph (A), by striking “ an amount” and inserting “ the amount”;

(2)

by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:

“(B) Amount.—If the conditions described in subparagraph (C) are met, an individual who is described in subparagraph (A) shall receive $100,000.”

; and

(3)

in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following:

“(iv) No payment under this paragraph previously has been made to the individual, on behalf of the individual, or to a survivor of the individual.”

(c)

Conditions for Claims Related to Leukemia.— Section 4(a)(1)(C) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—

(1)

by striking clause (i); and

(2)

by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively.

(d)

Specified Diseases Claims Relating to Trinity Test in New Mexico and Tests at the Nevada Site.— Section 4(a)(2) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—

(1)

in subparagraph (A)—

(A)

by striking “ in the affected area” and inserting “ in an affected area”;

(B)

by striking “ 2 years” and inserting “ 1 year”; and

(C)

by striking “ October 31, 1958,” and inserting “ November 6, 1962;”;

(2)

in subparagraph (B)—

(A)

by striking “ in the affected area” and inserting “ in an affected area”; and

(B)

by striking “ , or” at the end and inserting a semicolon;

(3)

by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and

(4)

by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

“(C) was physically present in an affected area for a period of at least 1 year during the period beginning on September 24, 1944, and ending on November 6, 1962; or”

(e)

Amounts for Claims Related to Specified Diseases.— Section 4(a)(2) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended in the matter following subparagraph (D) (as redesignated by subsection (d) of this section)—

(1)

by striking “ $50,000 (in the case of an individual described in subparagraph (A) or (B)) or $75,000 (in the case of an individual described in subparagraph (C)),” and inserting “ $100,000”;

(2)

in clause (i), by striking “ , and” and inserting a semicolon;

(3)

in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(4)

by adding at the end the following:

“(iii) no payment under this paragraph previously has been made to the individual, on behalf of the individual, or to a survivor of the individual.”

(f)

Downwind States.— Section 4(b)(1) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended to read as follows:

“(1) ‘affected area’ means—

“(A) except as provided under subparagraph (B)—

“(i) the States of New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho;

“(ii) in the State of Nevada, the counties of White Pine, Nye, Lander, Lincoln, Eureka, and that portion of Clark County that consists of townships 13 through 16 at ranges 63 through 71; and

“(iii) in the State of Arizona, the counties of Coconino, Yavapai, Navajo, Apache, and Gila, and Mohave; and

“(B) with respect to a claim by an individual under subsection (a)(1)(A)(i)(III) or subsection (a)(2)(C), only New Mexico; and”

SEC. 100203. Claims Relating to Uranium Mining.

(a)

Employees of Mines and Mills.— Section 5(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended to read as follows:

“(i)

(I) was employed in a uranium mine or uranium mill (including any individual who was employed in the transport of uranium ore or vanadium-uranium ore from such mine or mill) located in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, South Dakota, Washington, Utah, Idaho, North Dakota, Oregon, or Texas at any time during the period beginning on January 1, 1942, and ending on December 31, 1990; or

“(II) was employed as a core driller in a State referred to in subclause (I) during the period described in such subclause; and”

(b)

Miners.— Section 5(a)(1)(A)(ii)(I) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended by inserting “ or renal cancer or any other chronic renal disease, including nephritis and kidney tubal tissue injury” after “ nonmalignant respiratory disease”.

(c)

Millers, Core Drillers, and Ore Transporters.— Section 5(a)(1)(A)(ii)(II) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—

(1)

by inserting “ , core driller,” after “ was a miller”;

(2)

by inserting “ , or was involved in remediation efforts at such a uranium mine or uranium mill,” after “ ore transporter”;

(3)

by inserting “ (I)” after “ clause (i)”; and

(4)

by striking “ or renal cancers” and all that follows and inserting “ or renal cancer or any other chronic renal disease, including nephritis and kidney tubal tissue injury; or”.

(d)

Combined Work Histories.— Section 5(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note), as amended by subsection (c), is further amended—

(1)

in subclause (I), by striking “ or” at the end; and

(2)

by adding at the end the following:

“(III)

(aa) does not meet the conditions of subclause (I) or (II);

“(bb) worked, during the period described in clause (i)(I), in 2 or more of the following positions: miner, miller, core driller, and ore transporter;

“(cc) meets the requirements under paragraph (4) or (5); and

“(dd) submits written medical documentation that the individual developed lung cancer, a nonmalignant respiratory disease, renal cancer, or any other chronic renal disease, including nephritis and kidney tubal tissue injury after exposure to radiation through work in one or more of the positions referred to in item (bb);”

(e)

Special Rules Relating to Combined Work Histories.— Section 5(a) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“(4) Special rule relating to combined work histories for individuals with at least one year of experience.—An individual meets the requirements under this paragraph if the individual worked in one or more of the positions referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(ii)(III)(bb) for a period of at least one year during the period described in paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I).

“(5) Special rule relating to combined work histories for miners.—An individual meets the requirements of this paragraph if the individual, during the period described in paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I), worked as a miner and was exposed to such number of working level months that the Attorney General determines, when combined with the exposure of such individual to radiation through work as a miller, core driller, or ore transporter during the period described in paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I), results in such individual being exposed to a total level of radiation that is greater or equal to the level of exposure of an individual described in paragraph (4).”

(f)

Definition of Core Driller.— Section 5(b) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (7), by striking “ and” at the end;

(2)

in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(3)

by adding at the end the following:

“(9) the term ‘core driller’ means any individual employed to engage in the act or process of obtaining cylindrical rock samples of uranium or vanadium by means of a borehole drilling machine for the purpose of mining uranium or vanadium.”

SEC. 100204. Claims Relating to Manhattan Project Waste.

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended by inserting after section 5 the following:

“SEC. 5A. CLAIMS RELATING TO MANHATTAN PROJECT WASTE.

“(a) In General.—A claimant shall receive compensation for a claim made under this Act, as described in subsection (b) or (c), if—

“(1) a claim for compensation is filed with the Attorney General—

“(A) by an individual described in paragraph (2); or

“(B) on behalf of that individual by an authorized agent of that individual, if the individual is deceased or incapacitated, such as—

“(i) an executor of estate of that individual; or

“(ii) a legal guardian or conservator of that individual;

“(2) that individual, or if applicable, an authorized agent of that individual, demonstrates that such individual—

“(A) was physically present in an affected area for a period of at least 2 years after January 1, 1949; and

“(B) contracted a specified disease after such period of physical presence;

“(3) the Attorney General certifies that the identity of that individual, and if applicable, the authorized agent of that individual, is not fraudulent or otherwise misrepresented; and

“(4) the Attorney General determines that the claimant has satisfied the applicable requirements of this Act.

“(b) Losses Available to Living Affected Individuals.—

“(1) In general.—In the event of a claim qualifying for compensation under subsection (a) that is submitted to the Attorney General to be eligible for compensation under this section at a time when the individual described in subsection (a)(2) is living, the amount of compensation under this section shall be in an amount that is the greater of $50,000 or the total amount of compensation for which the individual is eligible under paragraph (2).

“(2) Losses due to medical expenses.—A claimant described in paragraph (1) shall be eligible to receive, upon submission of contemporaneous written medical records, reports, or billing statements created by or at the direction of a licensed medical professional who provided contemporaneous medical care to the claimant, additional compensation in the amount of all documented out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred as a result of the specified disease suffered by that claimant, such as any medical expenses not covered, paid for, or reimbursed through—

“(A) any public or private health insurance;

“(B) any employee health insurance;

“(C) any workers’ compensation program; or

“(D) any other public, private, or employee health program or benefit.

“(3) Limitation.—No claimant is eligible to receive compensation under this subsection with respect to medical expenses unless the submissions described in paragraph (2) with respect to such expenses are submitted on or before December 31, 2028.

“(c) Payments to Beneficiaries of Deceased Individuals.—In the event that an individual described in subsection (a)(2) who qualifies for compensation under subsection (a) is deceased at the time of submission of the claim—

“(1) a surviving spouse may, upon submission of a claim and records sufficient to satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) with respect to the deceased individual, receive compensation in the amount of $25,000; or

“(2) in the event that there is no surviving spouse, the surviving children, minor or otherwise, of the deceased individual may, upon submission of a claim and records sufficient to satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) with respect to the deceased individual, receive compensation in the total amount of $25,000, paid in equal shares to each surviving child.

“(d) Affected Areas.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘affected area’ means—

“(1) in the State of Missouri, the ZIP Codes of 63031, 63033, 63034, 63042, 63045, 63074, 63114, 63135, 63138, 63044, 63121, 63140, 63145, 63147, 63102, 63304, 63134, 63043, 63341, 63368, and 63367;

“(2) in the State of Tennessee, the ZIP Codes of 37716, 37840, 37719, 37748, 37763, 37828, 37769, 37710, 37845, 37887, 37829, 37854, 37830, and 37831;

“(3) in the State of Alaska, the ZIP Codes of 99546 and 99547; and

“(4) in the State of Kentucky, the ZIP Codes of 42001, 42003, and 42086.

“(e) Specified Disease.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘specified disease’ means any of the following:

“(1) Any leukemia, provided that the initial exposure occurred after 20 years of age and the onset of the disease was at least 2 years after first exposure.

“(2) Any of the following diseases, provided that the onset was at least 2 years after the initial exposure:

“(A) Multiple myeloma.

“(B) Lymphoma, other than Hodgkin’s disease.

“(C) Primary cancer of the—

“(i) thyroid;

“(ii) male or female breast;

“(iii) esophagus;

“(iv) stomach;

“(v) pharynx;

“(vi) small intestine;

“(vii) pancreas;

“(viii) bile ducts;

“(ix) gall bladder;

“(x) salivary gland;

“(xi) urinary bladder;

“(xii) brain;

“(xiii) colon;

“(xiv) ovary;

“(xv) bone;

“(xvi) renal;

“(xvii) liver, except if cirrhosis or hepatitis B is indicated; or

“(xviii) lung.

“(f) Physical Presence.—

“(1) In general.—For purposes of this section, the Attorney General may not determine that a claimant has satisfied the requirements under subsection (a) unless demonstrated by submission of—

“(A) contemporaneous written residential documentation or at least 1 additional employer-issued or government-issued document or record that the claimant, for at least 2 years after January 1, 1949, was physically present in an affected area; or

“(B) other documentation determined by the Attorney General to demonstrate that the claimant, for at least 2 years after January 1, 1949, was physically present in an affected area.

“(2) Types of physical presence.—For purposes of determining physical presence under this section, a claimant shall be considered to have been physically present in an affected area if—

“(A) the claimant’s primary residence was in the affected area;

“(B) the claimant’s place of employment was in the affected area; or

“(C) the claimant attended school in the affected area.

“(g) Disease Contraction in Affected Areas.—For purposes of this section, the Attorney General may not determine that a claimant has satisfied the requirements under subsection (a) unless the claimant submits—

“(1) written medical records or reports created by or at the direction of a licensed medical professional, created contemporaneously with the provision of medical care to the claimant, that the claimant, after a period of physical presence in an affected area, contracted a specified disease; or

“(2) other documentation determined by the Attorney General to demonstrate that the claimant contracted a specified disease after a period of physical presence in an affected area.”

SEC. 100205. Limitations on Claims.

Section 8(a) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended by striking “ 2 years after the date of enactment of the RECA Extension Act of 2022” and inserting “ December 31, 2027”.