Safe Return Act

HR 4650, the Safe Return Act, changes the U.S. State Department's repatriation program from providing loans to offering grants for citizens and certain residents needing help returning to the U.S. It directly affects U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and third-country nationals stranded abroad. The key provision replaces all "loans" with "grants" in the program, eliminating repayment requirements, and updates the Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect this change. This policy shift ensures affected individuals receive assistance that does not require repayment.