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, with none achieving their specific goals by the end of December 2024. However, the Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) has agreed to extend contracts for those agencies that reach at least 10% of their targets by 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 1,246 individuals have been served, with 93 families successfully resettled into long-term housing. The report includes detailed statistics on the number of individuals currently in emergency assistance, those who have entered the program as migrants or refugees, and the status of their federal work authorization applications. The data highlights the ongoing challenges faced by RAs in meeting their objectives amidst a tight housing market and the complexities of providing support during a state emergency.