The bill outlines the allocation and utilization of a $10 million appropriation for resettlement agencies (RAs) that assist refugees and immigrants in Massachusetts, 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 that have been contracted to provide these services, highlighting that while none of the agencies met their initial targets for exiting families from emergency housing by the end of December 2024, most were able to achieve at least 10% of their goals, leading to contract extensions for those that did.

Additionally, the report provides a comprehensive breakdown of the number of immigrants and refugees served by each agency, the distribution of funds, and the status of federal work authorization for individuals in the program. As of January 31, 2025, a total of 1,334 individuals have been served, with 146 families successfully resettled into long-term housing. The report emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced by RAs in meeting their targets due to the tight housing market and the complexities of providing services during a state emergency.