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, leading to contract extensions for those that achieved at least 10% of their goals by November 2024.

Additionally, the report provides a comprehensive 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 entered the program as migrants, refugees, or asylum seekers. The report also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by RAs in the context of a tight housing market and the need for continued collaboration with the Office for Refugees and Immigrants to improve outcomes for the families they serve.