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Land Port Modernization Fund: Better Border Crossings and Security

This act establishes a special fund to finance the modernization and expansion of land ports of entry in the U.S. This means faster and more efficient border crossings for travelers and goods, as well as increased security through new technologies and more personnel. The fund will be supported by a portion of existing customs and immigration fees, as well as small new surcharges on certain fees.
Key points
A new fund is created for the construction, expansion, and repair of land ports of entry, improving traffic flow and trade.
The fund will finance the acquisition of modern inspection technologies and the hiring of more officers and specialists.
Funding comes from a portion of customs and immigration fees, plus small surcharges on visa and border crossing fees, which may slightly impact costs for some travelers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1297
Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
Process start date: 2025-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1297.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new fund is created for the construction, expansion, and repair of land ports of entry, improving traffic flow and trade.
  • The fund will finance the acquisition of modern inspection technologies and the hiring of more officers and specialists.
  • Funding comes from a portion of customs and immigration fees, plus small surcharges on visa and border crossing fees, which may slightly impact costs for some travelers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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