What does Preamble of HR 1222 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To reimburse the State of Texas for expenses incurred for activities conducted relating to securing the southern international border of the United States, and for other purposes,' aims to provide reimbursement to the State of Texas. The bill's purpose is to cover expenses related to securing the southern international border of the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 11, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 1222 do?

This bill is formally titled the "Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act".

What does FINDINGS. of HR 1222 do?

This section outlines findings related to border security. It asserts the Federal Government's primary responsibility for securing U.S. borders. The text states that Texas has repeatedly appropriated funds to secure the southern border due to perceived inaction by the Federal Government between 2021 and 2025. Texas' actions are described as aimed at protecting against human trafficking, sex trafficking, drug proliferation, illicit weapons, criminal organizations, and unlawful entry. Operation Lone Star, launched in March 2021, is cited as having resulted in numerous apprehensions, denied entries, arrests, fentanyl seizures, and border barrier construction. The State of Texas reportedly spent $11.1 billion of taxpayer funding on border security.

What does REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS. of HR 1222 do?

This section outlines the process for the State of Texas to seek reimbursement for expenses related to securing the southern international border. The Governor of Texas must submit an application to the Secretaries of Homeland Security and the Treasury, detailing expenses incurred between 2021 and 2025. The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to review the application within 120 days and report the reimbursement decision to Congress. If the expenses are deemed reimbursable, the Secretary of the Treasury must pay the State of Texas within 60 days of the congressional report, using unappropriated funds.

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Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act — HR. 1222

Last updated: 2/11/2025 · Introduced: 2/11/2025

Author: Roger Williams (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes reimbursement to the State of Texas for up to $11.1 billion in expenses incurred between 2021 and 2025 related to securing the southern international border.
The Governor of Texas must apply for reimbursement, and the Secretary of Homeland Security will review the application and report the decision to Congress.
If approved, the Secretary of the Treasury will pay the State of Texas within 60 days using unappropriated funds.

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