The bill outlines the allocation of $10 million appropriated for resettlement agencies (RAs) that assist refugees and immigrants under contract with the U.S. State Department, as mandated by Chapter 77 of the acts of 2023. This funding is intended to support services for refugees and displaced persons, aiming to prevent families from entering the emergency shelter system. The report details the performance of eight RAs, which have struggled to meet their targets for exiting families from emergency housing due to challenges in ramping up services during a state emergency and a tight housing market. The Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) has worked with these agencies to address barriers and has agreed to extend contracts for those that achieve at least 10% of their targets by the end of November 2024.

The report also provides a breakdown of the funds distributed to each RA, the number of immigrants and refugees served, and their current status regarding housing and work authorization. As of December 31, 2024, a total of 837 individuals were currently in emergency assistance shelter, while 1,141 had arrived as refugees or migrants. Additionally, 93 families have been successfully resettled into long-term housing through this program. The report emphasizes the ongoing efforts of RAs to support their caseloads and the importance of continued funding to meet the needs of refugees and immigrants in the state.