$14.5 Billion for Border Security: Funds for Walls, Surveillance, and Prosecution.
This act allocates $14.5 billion into two new funds to enhance security along the southern border. These funds will be distributed as grants to states and local governments for constructing physical barriers, increasing surveillance, and covering costs related to the apprehension, prosecution, and temporary detention of individuals unlawfully present or committing crimes. Citizens will see increased state and local involvement in immigration enforcement and efforts against organized crime.
Key points
$11 billion allocated for the construction of border walls, fencing, surveillance systems, and the relocation of unauthorized migrants from small population centers.
A $3.5 billion fund established to help states prosecute, detain, and handle court operations related to crimes committed by non-citizens, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.
States can seek reimbursement for eligible border security and enforcement expenses incurred since January 2021.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3464
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2025-05-15