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US HR3990

US HR3990
Operation Stonegarden Authorization Act


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Introduced
07/25/2019
In Committee
08/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Operation Stonegarden grant program, and for other purposes. This bill provides statutory authorization for the Operation Stonegarden grant program within the Department of Homeland Security. Through the program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall provide grants for enhancing border security to law enforcement agencies that are (1) in a state with an international land or maritime border, and (2) involved in an active U.S. Customs and Border Protection operation coordinated through the Border Patrol.

AI Summary

This bill provides statutory authorization for the Operation Stonegarden grant program within the Department of Homeland Security. The program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will provide grants to law enforcement agencies in states with international land or maritime borders that are involved in active U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations coordinated through the Border Patrol. The grants can be used for equipment, personnel, and other activities to enhance border security. The bill authorizes $110 million in funding for the program annually from fiscal years 2020 through 2024.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. (on 08/21/2019)

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