Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB8256

Introduced
5/6/24  
Refer
5/6/24  

Caption

Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Act of 2024

Impact

The implementation of HB8256 would enable states located along the southwest border to receive federal financial support aimed at improving their border security infrastructure. Grant recipients would be required to demonstrate the need for funding, including documentation of any losses or damages incurred due to inadequate barriers. The total funding authorized under the bill is set at $110 million annually for the fiscal years 2025 through 2027, which underscores a significant investment in border security at the state level.

Summary

House Bill 8256, also known as the Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Act of 2024, aims to establish a program that provides block grants to eligible states for border security enhancements. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to distribute funds for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of physical border barriers along the southwest border of the United States. This initiative is intended to bolster national security and enhance the ability of states to manage their border areas effectively.

Contention

While proponents of HB8256 argue it will strengthen border security and provide essential resources to states, critics may raise concerns about the efficacy of physical barriers in preventing illegal immigration and the implications on state-local relationships in managing border security. Additionally, the bill represents a shift in federal funding priorities, focusing on physical security measures rather than comprehensive immigration reform, which could spark debate about the best methods to handle border management and security.

Companion Bills

US HB8935

Same As Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Act of 2024

Previously Filed As

US HB8935

Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Act of 2024

US HB8275

Border Security and Blockchain Technology Act

US HB5990

Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023

US HB8334

Grant Integrity and Border Security Act

US HB5525

Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024

US HB10034

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act

US HB2794

Border Reinforcement Act of 2023

US HB8752

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025

US SB1600

Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act of 2023 Border Management Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023

US SB4361

Border Security and Combatting Fentanyl Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 Border Act

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