Search Results: keywords:"border control"

  • H. R. 7243 — To reimburse States for expenses incurred relating to securing the border.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:160

    H. R. 7243 is a proposed bill titled the “Border Security State Reimbursement Act.” This bill aims to reimburse states for expenses they have incurred in efforts to secure the southern international border of the United States. The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to give money back to states for their work on keeping the border safe, but it's a bit tricky because it doesn't clearly say how much money they'll get back or what exactly counts as border work.

  • S. 3668 — To authorize certain States to erect temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to deter illegal immigration.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:477

    The bill S. 3668 aims to allow certain states in the U.S. to build temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to prevent illegal immigration. It modifies the Secure Fence Act of 2006 by defining “protective fencing” and prohibiting federal...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill lets some U.S. states put up temporary fences near the border to help stop people from crossing in without permission. If the fences are helping people sneak in, the government can ask a court to remove them.