Bill · S. 1790· Senate(119-S-1790)
State Border Security Assistance Act
- Introduced
- 5/15/2025
- Last activity
- 5/15/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The State Border Security Assistance Act establishes two separate funds within the federal government. The State Border Security Reinforcement Fund is housed in the Department of Homeland Security to provide grants for border barriers, surveillance, and the relocation of aliens from small population centers. The State Criminal Alien Prosecution and Detention Fund is housed in the Department of Justice to fund activities related to apprehending, investigating, and prosecuting aliens, as well as detention and court operations. The bill appropriates $11,000,000,000 for the first fund and $3,500,000,000 for the second fund in fiscal year 2025. Both funds are subject to a sunset provision on January 20, 2029.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this tighten control of the border?+7
The bill significantly increases funding for physical barriers, surveillance, and enforcement of border security.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill utilizes massive federal appropriations to fund state and local law enforcement activities.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+4
The bill funds increased surveillance technologies and intelligence gathering at the border.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill increases enforcement, detention, and relocation of undocumented immigrants.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill's focus on apprehension and relocation of undocumented persons may disproportionately impact Hispanic communities.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill prioritizes detention and apprehension over legal paths to citizenship.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Border Security Infrastructure: The bill allows for the construction and installation of border walls, fencing, barriers, or buoys, which includes ground preparation and personnel costs (Section 2(a)(1)-(2)).
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Enhanced Surveillance and Detection: Funds can be used for information-gathering and surveillance to detect and stop the unlawful entry of persons or contraband (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Support for Law Enforcement Operations: The Department of Justice fund provides resources for locating and apprehending aliens, as well as investigating crimes involving drug and human trafficking (Section 3(a)(1)-(3)).
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Improved Judicial and Detention Capabilities: Grants can support court operations related to specific crimes and the temporary detention of aliens, including health and safety services (Section 3(a)(4)-(5)).
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Logistical Support for State Agencies: The bill provides for vehicle maintenance, logistics, and transportation to help state agencies enhance their ability to locate and apprehend individuals (Section 3(a)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Relocation of Populations: The bill authorizes the use of funds for the relocation of aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States from small population centers (Section 2(a)(4)).
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Costs of Detention: The bill includes provisions for the temporary detention of aliens, which covers facility operations, personnel, and health and safety related services (Section 3(a)(5)).
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 Immigrants-8Good For Hispanic Americans-6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Increase States Rights+3Improves Due Process-3Improves Privacy Rights-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+7Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5Improves Policing Reform-3
- 5/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ted CruzRepublican · Texas