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Land Port of Entry (LPOE)

A designated facility at a land border where people, vehicles, and goods are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agencies before entering the United States.

Trust Fund

A special account in the U.S. Treasury that holds money for a specific purpose, often collected from dedicated revenue sources like certain fees or taxes, and typically requires Congressional approval to spend.

Discretionary Offsetting Collections

Money collected by the government from specific activities (like fees) that Congress can decide to use to fund particular programs or reduce the amount needed from general tax revenues for those programs. The use of these funds still requires a separate approval through an 'appropriations act'.

Appropriations Act

A law passed by Congress that provides the legal authority for federal agencies to spend money from the U.S. Treasury for specific programs or activities during a given fiscal year.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

A federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for securing U.S. borders and facilitating legitimate international trade and travel.

General Services Administration (GSA)

An independent agency of the U.S. government that manages federal property and provides products and services to U.S. government agencies, including managing federal buildings like many land ports of entry.