Texas would get federal money back for its southern border security spending from 2020 through 2024. The Treasury Secretary would have to pay the full listed amount within 60 days after Texas applies.
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Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Texas, federal taxpayers, and the federal agencies that would receive and process the repayment request. Texas could recover money it already spent. Federal taxpayers nationwide could cover the cost through the U.S. Treasury.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could move a large border security bill from Texas to the federal government. Texas has spent billions of dollars on border-related efforts, and this bill would make the Treasury repay the listed 2020-2024 costs in full. That could affect federal spending because the bill does not set a cap. It could also shape what other states expect if they spend their own money first and ask Washington for repayment later.
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Officially: Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act
Texas would get federal money back for its southern border security spending from 2020 through 2024. The Treasury Secretary would have to pay the full listed amount within 60 days after Texas applies.
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