HELP for Interior Cities Act

HR 7486, the HELP for Interior Cities Act, directs $1.4 billion in federal funding to address disparities in support for migrant services between interior cities (away from borders) and border cities. It requires FEMA to assess funding gaps, compile a list of interior cities receiving less support than comparable border cities, and prioritize them for funding under the Shelter and Services Program. The bill mandates that at least 20% of funds must directly support hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. This policy change specifically affects nonfederal entities providing migrant shelter and health services in interior cities that have historically received less federal funding than border cities with similar populations.