The main purpose of the Recovering Expended Costs from Operationally Unwarranted Policing Act of 2026, also known as the RECOUP Act of 2026, is to ensure that state and local first responder agencies are reimbursed for the costs they incur when responding to requests for assistance from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This legislation aims to alleviate the financial burden on these agencies when they participate in immigration enforcement activities. Key provisions of the Act include a clear process for reimbursement.