Eric Schmitt (R-MO)

10 Years of ICE Funding Act

S. 4277 · Senate bill Immigration

A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors

Last activity — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.

Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote

A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.

This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "10 Years of ICE Funding Act," seeks to provide money for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It allocates $100,363,620,000 for operations and support, which includes things like police-type vehicles and facility maintenance. An additional $5,000,000,000 is designated for procurement, construction, and improvements, such as acquiring real property. The funds are intended to remain available until September 30, 2036. This Act includes a rule of construction to ensure the money remains available despite other laws that might limit the timing of such funds.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill expands the operational capacity and resources of a federal enforcement agency.

  • Scored +5

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill provides significant funding for ICE operations, vehicles, and facilities to enhance enforcement capabilities.

The opposite· 3 of 7

  • Scored -6

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill provides massive funding for the expansion of enforcement and policing capabilities targeting immigrants.

  • Scored -5

    Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?

    The bill focuses exclusively on funding enforcement and infrastructure for ICE rather than pathways to citizenship.

  • Scored -4

    Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?

    The expansion of ICE operational capacity and enforcement tools may negatively impact the Hispanic community.