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Financial Aid for Border Communities' Security Efforts

This act aims to reimburse cities and counties near the Mexico border for security expenses. Local governments can receive up to $500,000 annually to cover costs related to border protection, including extra pay for local law enforcement. However, these funds cannot be used for immigrant assistance like housing or healthcare.
Key points
Communities within 200 miles of the Mexico border can apply for reimbursement of border security costs.
The maximum grant amount is $500,000 per year for each community.
Funds cannot be used for immigrant aid, including legal representation, education, housing, food, or healthcare.
So-called "sanctuary jurisdictions" (those limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities) are not eligible for this support.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2128
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Process start date: 2025-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2128.

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 2025-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Communities within 200 miles of the Mexico border can apply for reimbursement of border security costs.
  • The maximum grant amount is $500,000 per year for each community.
  • Funds cannot be used for immigrant aid, including legal representation, education, housing, food, or healthcare.
  • So-called "sanctuary jurisdictions" (those limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities) are not eligible for this support.
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. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13].

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Local Government Security