States that spent more than $2.5 billion of their own money on border security could get paid back by the federal government. Governors would have 180 days to apply, and the federal government would have one year to pay approved costs.
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State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 424: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects states that spent very large amounts of their own money on border security. Their governors would decide whether to apply and would have to prove the costs. Local governments in those states could matter too, because their unpaid-by-federal-funds border security costs could be included. Federal taxpayers would also be affected because the reimbursements would come from the federal government.
Why this matters: This bill could move large border security costs from some state budgets to the federal budget. Qualifying states could get major money back, which could affect how they pay for other programs. Federal taxpayers would take on costs that states already chose to pay. The bill could also shape future fights over who should pay for border security, but it does not spell out those long-term effects.
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Officially: State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025
States that spent more than $2.5 billion of their own money on border security could get paid back by the federal government. Governors would have 180 days to apply, and the federal government would have one year to pay approved costs.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR424. Modern Action explains State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025 in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Sitting in House Committee
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (1/15/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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