Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Act of 2024
HR 8935, the Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Act of 2024, authorizes the FEMA Administrator to provide block grants to eligible states along the U.S. southwest border for constructing, maintaining, repairing, or improving physical border barriers. States must apply, document alleged losses from inadequate barriers, and use funds solely for barrier-related work like equipment, personnel, or activities permitted under existing border programs. The bill transfers $60 million from unobligated CBP funds (with $20 million per year available through 2027) and requires annual reports to Congress. It expires after fiscal year 2027, with unused funds returning to CBP.
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 5, 2024
Last action Jul 5, 2024
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Jul 5, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.
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Jul 5, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
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Jul 5, 2024
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