Bill > HR1222

This bill, named the "Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act", seeks to reimburse the State of Texas for border security expenses incurred between 2021 and 2025. The bill begins by acknowledging that the federal government is primarily responsible for border security, but notes that Texas has taken extensive actions to secure the southern border due to perceived federal inaction. The bill highlights Texas' Operation Lone Star initiative, which claims significant achievements including apprehending over 500,000 illegal immigrants, denying 140,000 illegal entry attempts, making over 50,000 criminal arrests, seizing large quantities of fentanyl, and constructing 240 miles of border barriers. To receive reimbursement, the Governor of Texas must submit a detailed application to the Secretary of Homeland Security listing expenses related to border security, totaling $11.1 billion. The Secretary of Homeland Security will have 120 days to review the application, determine eligible expenses, and report to Congress. If approved, the Treasury will reimburse Texas within 60 days of the congressional report, using funds not otherwise appropriated. The bill aims to compensate Texas for border security efforts that the state argues are critical to national safety.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1222/all-info