The bill H.R. 445, titled the "Border Security Investment Act," aims to set up trust funds for border security purposes. It introduces a 37% fee on remittance transfers to certain countries from people illegally entering the U.S. This money will be split between two funds: one to reimburse...
Simple Explanation
The "Border Security Investment Act" is like making a big piggy bank for border security. They want to add a new charge when people send money to certain countries, and they'll use that money to help states pay for border security and for special tools and helpers to keep the borders safe. If the piggy bank gets too full, they'll use the extra to help with the country's money problems.