H.R. 3464: State Border Security Assistance Act

This bill, known as the State Border Security Assistance Act, proposes the establishment of two funds aimed at supporting state initiatives related to border security and the prosecution of crimes involving alien offenders. Below are the main components of the bill:

1. State Border Security Reinforcement Fund

The bill creates a fund within the Department of Homeland Security called the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial grants to eligible states, state agencies, and local governments for specific activities related to border security. The uses of this fund include:

• Construction and Installation: Funding can be used for the building or installation of border walls, fencing, or barriers along the U.S. southern border. This includes expenses for planning, materials, and personnel.
• Ground Preparation: Grants can cover work necessary for preparing areas along the border for construction or maintenance of barriers or for effective surveillance.
• Surveillance and Information Gathering: Funds can be allocated for activities designed to monitor and interdict illegal entry of individuals or contraband across the U.S. border.
• Relocation of Unlawfully Present Aliens: The fund can be used to relocate individuals unlawfully present in areas with small populations.

For Fiscal Year 2025, the bill allocates $11 billion to this fund, which will be available until September 30, 2034. It also allows states and local governments to apply for grants for eligible activities that took place after January 20, 2021. The fund is set to expire on January 20, 2029, with any remaining funds being returned to the U.S. Treasury.

2. State Criminal Alien Prosecution and Detention Fund

Additionally, the bill establishes a State Criminal Alien Prosecution and Detention Fund within the Department of Justice, aimed at supporting law enforcement efforts related to aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. This fund will provide grants for the following purposes:

• Apprehension: Locating and apprehending individuals unlawfully present or who have committed crimes.
• Counter Gang Activity: Intelligence and surveillance efforts focused on gang-related activities.
• Investigating and Prosecuting Crimes: Funds may support investigations and prosecutions of crimes involving aliens, as well as drug and human trafficking.
• Court Operations: Grants can cover operational costs related to the prosecution of crimes related to aliens.
• Detention Costs: Funding for the temporary detention of aliens, including operational costs for facilities.
• Transportation: Funds can be used for transporting aliens in relation to their apprehension and prosecution.
• Support Services: Maintaining vehicles and logistics for law enforcement agencies involved in these efforts.

For Fiscal Year 2025, $3.5 billion is allocated to this fund, which will also be available until September 30, 2034. Similar to the first fund, grants can be made for activities from January 20, 2021, onward, with a termination date set for January 20, 2029, after which remaining funds will return to the Treasury.

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