A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund within the U.S. Treasury. The fund receives money from various sources, including specific percentages of collected fees and surcharges. These funds are intended to modernize and maintain United States land ports of entry. Specifically, the money can be used for construction, infrastructure improvements, technology procurement, and hiring staff such as Customs and Border Protection officers. An oversight board will be created to advise on how to prioritize these projects and review spending.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill funds the modernization of land ports of entry, infrastructure, and technology to enhance border operations.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill authorizes the hiring of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agricultural specialists, and professional staff.
- Scored +4
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill provides funds for the construction, expansion, and repair of infrastructure at United States land ports of entry.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill imposes new surcharges of $40 on the immigrant user fee.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Improvement: The bill allows for the construction of new ports of entry and the expansion or improvement of existing ones to better handle high volumes of commercial, vehicle, and pedestrian traffic. (Section 2(d)(2)(A) and (B))
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Improved Processing and Inspection: Funds can be used to procure technology and infrastructure to help facilitate the inspection and processing of traffic at ports of entry. (Section 2(d)(2)(C))
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Maintenance and Repair: The bill provides for the facilitation of major repairs and alterations of United States land ports of entry. (Section 2(d)(2)(D))
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Job Creation and Agency Support: The trust fund can be used to hire U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agricultural specialists, and professional staff to support the trade and revenue mission. (Section 2(d)(2)(E))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- New Surcharges on Fees: The bill establishes specific surcharges that will be added to existing fees: $40 on the immigrant user fee, $6 on the land border inspection fee, and $20 on the machine-readable visa fee. (Section 2(h)(3)(A))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill authorizes the hiring of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agricultural specialists, and professional staff. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Modernizing ports of entry and improving infrastructure facilitates more efficient trade and commercial movement.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill funds the modernization of land ports of entry, infrastructure, and technology to enhance border operations.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill provides funds for the construction, expansion, and repair of infrastructure at United States land ports of entry.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires annual reports on the status of the trust fund and its expenditures to Congressional committees.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The bill authorizes the hiring of additional professional staff and officers to support agency missions. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill imposes new surcharges of $40 on the immigrant user fee.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas
Tony GonzalesRepublican · Texas
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico