H.R. 3929: Giving Alien Migrants Back through Lawful Excise Redistribution Act

This bill, titled the "Giving Alien Migrants Back through Lawful Excise Redistribution Act," aims to create a funding mechanism specifically for U.S. immigration enforcement operations. Here’s a breakdown of its main components:

Short Title

The bill is referred to as the "GAMBLER Act."

Findings

In the findings section, Congress identifies several key points:

• There is a need for decisive action to protect communities from illegal migration.
• The financial burden of addressing illegal migration, including apprehending, detaining, and deporting individuals, should not fall on average American citizens.
• The cost of detaining illegal migrants is noted to be over $150 per day, with an average detention period of 55 days before deportation.
• A substantial budget of $4.25 billion for immigration enforcement in the previous fiscal year was considered insufficient to meet rising demand.
• The Congressional Budget Office projects that the cost of benefits for illegal migrants and their families could reach $177 billion by 2034 without intervention.
• There is a desire to find innovative funding solutions for immigration enforcement without increasing taxes.

Border Enforcement Trust Fund

The bill proposes the establishment of a new fund called the "Border Enforcement Trust Fund." Key elements include:

Creation of Trust Fund

This fund will be created within the U.S. Treasury and will consist of amounts that are appropriated or credited under specific tax provisions.

Sources of Funding

Funds will be allocated to the Border Enforcement Trust Fund based on the taxes collected under Chapter 35 of the Internal Revenue Code after the bill is enacted.

Expenditures from the Trust Fund

Monies in the fund will be allocated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) specifically for enforcement, detention, and removal operations. These funds are subject to appropriations passed by Congress.

Clerical Amendments

The bill also includes clerical amendments to update section titles in the Internal Revenue Code to reflect the creation of the Border Enforcement Trust Fund.

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