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Securing our Border Act

USA119th CongressHR-4765| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2025
Tim Moore

Tim Moore

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly enhance United States border security by reprogramming specific federal funds. It proposes to reallocate all remaining unobligated balances from amounts made available under section 10301(1)(A)(ii) of Public Law 117-169, which are funds originally designated for IRS enforcement. The legislation outlines a detailed plan for how these funds will be distributed and utilized to address perceived deficiencies in border management and control. The bill mandates that one-third of these reprogrammed funds be transferred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the acquisition and deployment of nonintrusive inspection systems , aiming for a 100 percent scanning rate at all northern and southwest border land ports of entry by February 6, 2034. The remaining two-thirds are directed to the Department of Homeland Security for the construction of a border wall system along the southwest international border by the same date. Quarterly reports on implementation and cost estimates for the wall construction are also required. To bolster the U.S. Customs and Border Protection workforce, the bill authorizes the Commissioner of CBP to offer various bonuses, including recruitment bonuses up to $15,000, annual retention bonuses up to 15 percent of basic pay, and relocation bonuses up to 15 percent of annual basic pay. Additionally, the legislation amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to mandate that aliens arriving from contiguous territory shall either be returned to that territory or a safe third country, or be detained for further asylum consideration, including a credible fear determination.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-481
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and the Judiciary, 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.
  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-481
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and the Judiciary, 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.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-481: Securing our Border Act

Securing our Border Act

USA119th CongressHR-4765| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2025
This bill aims to significantly enhance United States border security by reprogramming specific federal funds. It proposes to reallocate all remaining unobligated balances from amounts made available under section 10301(1)(A)(ii) of Public Law 117-169, which are funds originally designated for IRS enforcement. The legislation outlines a detailed plan for how these funds will be distributed and utilized to address perceived deficiencies in border management and control. The bill mandates that one-third of these reprogrammed funds be transferred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the acquisition and deployment of nonintrusive inspection systems , aiming for a 100 percent scanning rate at all northern and southwest border land ports of entry by February 6, 2034. The remaining two-thirds are directed to the Department of Homeland Security for the construction of a border wall system along the southwest international border by the same date. Quarterly reports on implementation and cost estimates for the wall construction are also required. To bolster the U.S. Customs and Border Protection workforce, the bill authorizes the Commissioner of CBP to offer various bonuses, including recruitment bonuses up to $15,000, annual retention bonuses up to 15 percent of basic pay, and relocation bonuses up to 15 percent of annual basic pay. Additionally, the legislation amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to mandate that aliens arriving from contiguous territory shall either be returned to that territory or a safe third country, or be detained for further asylum consideration, including a credible fear determination.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-481
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and the Judiciary, 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.
  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-481
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and the Judiciary, 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.
Tim Moore

Tim Moore

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-481: Securing our Border Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted