Bill > S3540

This bill, the Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, aims to address the violence and humanitarian crisis in the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras that has driven increased migration to the United States. The bill proposes a multi-year strategy and sustained commitment to strengthening citizen security, the rule of law, democratic governance, protection of human rights, and inclusive economic growth in the Northern Triangle. Key provisions include authorizing $1.5 billion in funding for this strategy, expanding cooperation with law enforcement to combat human smuggling and drug trafficking, establishing alternative refugee processing centers in Mexico and the region, creating a new refugee program for Central Americans, and improving oversight and support for unaccompanied migrant children after they are processed at the border. The bill also seeks to ensure a fair and efficient legal process for children and families seeking asylum and reduce delays in immigration court proceedings.

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