Bill · H.R. 3929· House(119-HR-3929)
GAMBLER Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Rulli
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create the Border Enforcement Trust Fund. The fund would be established within the U.S. Treasury. It would be funded by amounts equivalent to taxes received under chapter 35 of the Internal Revenue Code. These funds are designated specifically for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The money would be used for necessary expenses related to enforcement, detention, and removal operations.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this tighten control of the border?+8
The bill creates a dedicated fund specifically to boost ICE's enforcement, detention, and removal operations.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill seeks to fund immigration enforcement through specific revenue streams rather than general tax increases.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal funding and authority for immigration enforcement through a new trust fund.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill specifically targets the expansion of detention and removal operations for illegal immigrants.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill focuses exclusively on enforcement and removal rather than providing pathways to legal status.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-3
Increased emphasis on detention and removal may negatively impact due process for individuals in the system.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Protection of community safety: The bill's findings state that decisive action is needed to protect communities from harms associated with illegal migration (Section 2).
-
Financial relief for citizens: The bill seeks to ensure that the costs of apprehending, deting, and deporting illegal aliens do not fall on average American citizens (Section 2).
-
Alternative funding methods: The legislation aims to find ways to fund enforcement, detention, and deportation without raising taxes (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Specific use of funds: According to the bill, money in the Border Enforcement Trust Fund can only be used for enforcement, detention, and removal operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Section 3(a)(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Immigrants-8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+8Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Due Process-3
- 6/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas