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US HR7487

US HR7487
ANTI-Drugs Act Assisting Narcotics and Trafficking officers in Interdicting Drugs Act


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Introduced
02/29/2024
In Committee
02/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To statutorily establish Operation Stonegarden, through which eligible law enforcement agencies shall be awarded grants for border security enhancement.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Assisting Narcotics and Trafficking officers in Interdicting Drugs Act" or the "ANTI-Drugs Act," aims to statutorily establish Operation Stonegarden, a program that would award grants to eligible law enforcement agencies located in states bordering Canada or Mexico or with a maritime border, and involved in ongoing U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations, to enhance border security. The bill also reauthorizes the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, providing $400 million in annual funding from 2024 to 2028, and increases funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program to $665 million per year during the same period, with a focus on improving the application process and outreach to rural and underserved areas.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (on 02/29/2024)

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