Tony Gonzales (R-TX)
To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
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 authorizes the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in infrastructure near land ports of entry. The Secretary of Homeland Security is empowered to award grants or supplement existing funds to assist State, Tribal, and local governments, as well as not-for-profit, member-owned utility services. Eligible projects include transportation, utilities, and other projects that support or are disproportionately impacted by a land port of entry. The program focuses on areas like border security, trade efficiency, and the quality of life for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel. Funding and project selection will be guided by specific criteria and interagency consultation.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +6
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill specifically allocates funds for projects designed to enhance border security and increase illicit drug seizure rates.
- Scored +5
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill funds transportation projects to address infrastructure deficiencies near land ports of entry.
- Scored +5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill prioritizes infrastructure to improve the efficiency and reliability of legitimate trade across international borders.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Trade and Travel: Projects can be designed to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of legitimate trade and travel across international borders (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Enhanced Border Security: Funding can support projects intended to enhance border security, specifically impacting illicit drug seizure rates (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Increased Port Resilience: The bill allows for projects that bolster the emergency preparedness and resilience of land ports of entry and their supporting infrastructure (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Support for Border Personnel Families: The program can fund projects designed to enhance the quality of life for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel and their dependents living in the community (Section 2(b)(4) and Section 2(c)(3)(B)).
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Mitigation of Community Impacts: Infrastructure projects can be used to address direct impacts on surrounding communities, such as traffic congestion, waste, wastewater, pollution, and environmental degradation (Section 2(b)(5)).
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Financial Relief for Rural Areas: For projects in rural areas, the Secretary has the authority to reduce or entirely waive the requirement for local governments to provide matching funds (Section 2(f)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Burden on Local Governments: Most community infrastructure projects require the recipient to contribute at least 30 percent of the total project funding from non-Federal sources (Section 2(f)(1)).
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill funds transportation projects to address infrastructure deficiencies near land ports of entry. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill targets projects intended to mitigate the impacts of pollution and environmental degradation caused by land ports of entry.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill specifically allocates funds for projects designed to enhance border security and increase illicit drug seizure rates. Does this make housing cost less? — By improving local utility and water infrastructure, the bill helps support the stability of surrounding communities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill provides specific matching requirement exceptions for projects carried out in rural areas. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill addresses water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure that is essential for community health and stability.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill prioritizes infrastructure to improve the efficiency and reliability of legitimate trade across international borders.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds infrastructure projects like transportation and utilities that can stimulate local economic activity.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 12/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas