Search Results: keywords:"border control"

  • 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...

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    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.

  • 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.

  • H. R. 2026 — To mitigate environmental degradation and wildland fires caused by illegal immigration along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,398

    The bill, H.R. 2026, aims to address environmental damage and wildfires caused by illegal immigration along the southern border of the United States. It proposes the creation of the "Southern Border Fuels Management Initiative" to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risks, improve border...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to stop trees from catching fire at the U.S. southern border by managing plants better and making sure border areas are safe, but it misses some details about how all the money will be used and how well it will work.