Unused IRS enforcement money would go to border scanning, wall work, and Customs and Border Protection staffing. Some migrants from nearby countries would have to be returned or detained while their cases continue.
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Securing our Border Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Latest action on H.R. 4765: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Customs and Border Protection agents, migrants arriving from nearby countries, people and businesses using land border crossings, and the IRS. Agents could get new bonus offers. Migrants covered by the bill could be returned or detained instead of released while their cases continue. Cross-border travelers and shippers could see changes as ports move toward full vehicle and cargo scanning.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes where federal enforcement money goes. It would move unused IRS enforcement funds into border tools, wall work, and staffing. That could strengthen border operations, but it could also reduce resources for tax enforcement. The effects would depend on how much unused money remains and how agencies spend it.
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Officially: Securing our Border Act
Unused IRS enforcement money would go to border scanning, wall work, and Customs and Border Protection staffing. Some migrants from nearby countries would have to be returned or detained while their cases continue.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.4765. Modern Action explains Securing our Border Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Border Security and Enforcement
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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 Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (7/28/2025)
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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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Securing our Border Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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