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Bills · HR 3464
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3464Immigration
State Border Security Assistance Act
INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION MAY 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it significantly changes how federal money is distributed to states and local governments for border security and immigration enforcement. If this bill becomes law, states and local communities, especially those along the southern border, would receive billions of dollars to build barriers, increase surveillance, and enhance their ability to prosecute and detain individuals who are in the country illegally and have committed crimes. This could lead to a more visible and reinforced border, as well as a more robust local role in immigration law enforcement. If it doesn't pass, these states and localities would likely continue to rely on their existing budgets and federal programs for these activities, without the substantial new federal financial backing proposed by this act.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Establishes the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund within the Department of Homeland Security with an appropriation of $11 billion.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream for states and local governments to enhance physical border security measures and surveillance.
PROVISION 02
Allows grants from the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund to be used for construction of border walls, fences, barriers, and buoys along the southern border.
This provision directly funds physical deterrents and infrastructure development at the border.
PROVISION 03
Establishes the State Criminal Alien Prosecution and Detention Fund within the Department of Justice with an appropriation of $3.5 billion.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream for states and local governments to prosecute and detain individuals who are unlawfully present and have committed crimes.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes grants from the State Criminal Alien Prosecution and Detention Fund for locating, apprehending, prosecuting, and detaining aliens who are unlawfully present or have committed crimes.
This supports state and local law enforcement and judicial systems in addressing crimes involving individuals in the country illegally and drug/human trafficking.
PROVISION 05
Grants from both funds can cover expenses for eligible activities that occurred on or after January 20, 2021.
This allows states and local governments to receive reimbursement for past border security and enforcement efforts, not just new ones.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
COMMITTEE
MAY 15
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAY 15
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
INTROREFERRAL
MAY 15
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voters should care about this bill because it significantly changes how federal money is distributed to states and local governments for border security and immigration enforcement. If this bill becomes law, states and local communities, especially those along the southern border, would receive billions of dollars to build barriers, increase surveillance, and enhance their ability to prosecute and detain individuals who are in the country illegally and have committed crimes. This could lead to a more visible and reinforced border, as well as a more robust local role in immigration law enforcement. If it doesn't pass, these states and localities would likely continue to rely on their existing budgets and federal programs for these activities, without the substantial new federal financial backing proposed by this act.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Establishes the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund within the Department of Homeland Security with an appropriation of $11 billion.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream for states and local governments to enhance physical border security measures and surveillance.
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Allows grants from the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund to be used for construction of border walls, fences, barriers, and buoys along the southern border.
This provision directly funds physical deterrents and infrastructure development at the border.
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Establishes the State Criminal Alien Prosecution and Detention Fund within the Department of Justice with an appropriation of $3.5 billion.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream for states and local governments to prosecute and detain individuals who are unlawfully present and have committed crimes.
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Authorizes grants from the State Criminal Alien Prosecution and Detention Fund for locating, apprehending, prosecuting, and detaining aliens who are unlawfully present or have committed crimes.
This supports state and local law enforcement and judicial systems in addressing crimes involving individuals in the country illegally and drug/human trafficking.
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Grants from both funds can cover expenses for eligible activities that occurred on or after January 20, 2021.
This allows states and local governments to receive reimbursement for past border security and enforcement efforts, not just new ones.
Fiscal year 2025, available until September 30, 2034
$3,500,000,000
State Criminal Alien Prosecution and Detention Fund
mandatory
Fiscal year 2025, available until September 30, 2034
GLOSSARY
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Fund
A dedicated account or pool of money set aside for specific purposes, often managed by a government agency.
Appropriation
Money formally set aside by Congress for a specific government program or spending purpose.
Grants
Financial assistance provided by the federal government to states, local governments, or other organizations to carry out specific projects or programs.
Eligible States
States that meet specific criteria set out in the bill to qualify for federal funding or assistance.
Unlawfully Present
Refers to individuals who are in the United States without legal permission or authorization.
Unobligated Amounts
Money that has been appropriated by Congress but has not yet been committed or promised for a specific spending purpose.
Sunset
A provision in a law that automatically terminates or repeals the entire law, or parts of it, on a specific date.
Deficit Reduction
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
MAY 16, 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
COMMITTEE
MAY 15, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAY 15, 25
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
INTROREFERRAL
MAY 15, 25
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
