Bill · H.R. 1297· House(119-HR-1297)
LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Sponsored by
- Henry Cuellar
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund within the U.S. Treasury. The fund receives money from various sources, including specific percentages of collected fees and surcharges. These funds are intended to modernize and maintain United States land ports of entry. Specifically, the money can be used for construction, infrastructure improvements, technology procurement, and hiring staff such as Customs and Border Protection officers. An oversight board will be created to advise on how to prioritize these projects and review spending.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this tighten control of the border?+6
The bill funds the modernization of land ports of entry, infrastructure, and technology to enhance border operations.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill authorizes the hiring of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agricultural specialists, and professional staff.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+4
The bill provides funds for the construction, expansion, and repair of infrastructure at United States land ports of entry.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes new surcharges of $40 on the immigrant user fee.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Improvement: The bill allows for the construction of new ports of entry and the expansion or improvement of existing ones to better handle high volumes of commercial, vehicle, and pedestrian traffic. (Section 2(d)(2)(A) and (B))
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Improved Processing and Inspection: Funds can be used to procure technology and infrastructure to help facilitate the inspection and processing of traffic at ports of entry. (Section 2(d)(2)(C))
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Maintenance and Repair: The bill provides for the facilitation of major repairs and alterations of United States land ports of entry. (Section 2(d)(2)(D))
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Job Creation and Agency Support: The trust fund can be used to hire U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agricultural specialists, and professional staff to support the trade and revenue mission. (Section 2(d)(2)(E))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- New Surcharges on Fees: The bill establishes specific surcharges that will be added to existing fees: $40 on the immigrant user fee, $6 on the land border inspection fee, and $20 on the machine-readable visa fee. (Section 2(h)(3)(A))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+2Good For Immigrants-3
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, and the Judiciary, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas
Tony GonzalesRepublican · Texas
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico