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Reimbursement for Texas: $4.4 Billion for Operation Lone Star Border Security Costs.

This bill proposes to allocate $4.4 billion from the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security budgets to reimburse the State of Texas. These funds are intended to cover the costs incurred by Texas in fiscal years 2022 and 2023 for Operation Lone Star, a state initiative focused on border security and combating illegal immigration. While the bill does not directly affect citizens' personal finances, its passage would shift substantial federal funds toward border enforcement, potentially impacting resource allocation in other national security areas.
Key points
Allocates $4.4 billion ($2.2 billion from DoD and $2.2 billion from DHS) for reimbursement to the State of Texas.
Funds are designated to cover Texas's expenses related to Operation Lone Star incurred during fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
The Act recognizes Operation Lone Star's role in stemming illegal immigration and seizing over 361 million lethal doses of fentanyl.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1286
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Process start date: 2023-03-01