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RepublicanBill · S. 4405· Senate(119-S-4405)

287(g) Expansion Act

Rep. Blackburn
Age: 74 years
Tennessee
Introduced
4/28/2026
Last activity
4/28/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Marsha Blackburn
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``287(g) Expansion Act'', aims to increase funding for specific jurisdictions. It allows States or political subdivisions that have entered into a written 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to apply for more money. If approved, the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security can increase the annual Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant by up to 10 percent. This increase is based on the average amount the applicant received over the three most recent years. The bill authorizes up to $20,000,000 per fiscal year from 2027 through 2033 to fund these increases.

Yes

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+5

    The bill provides funding specifically to enhance immigration enforcement through 287(g) agreements.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The bill expands the scope of federal-local cooperation in immigration enforcement via the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-7

    The bill increases resources for local law enforcement to conduct immigration enforcement via 287(g) agreements.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6

    The bill increases funding for immigration enforcement which primarily impacts Hispanic communities.

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5

    The bill focuses on increasing immigration enforcement rather than facilitating a path to citizenship.