What does Preamble of Securing our Border Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To reprogram all remaining unobligated funds from the IRS enforcement account,' aims to reprogram funds. The bill was introduced by Mr. Moore of North Carolina, along with Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Crenshaw, and Mr. Carter of Georgia.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Securing our Border Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Securing our Border Act'.

What does FINDINGS. of Securing our Border Act do?

This section outlines findings related to U.S. border security and its impacts. It highlights concerns about drug overdose deaths, with an estimated 105,007 occurring in 2023. A limited percentage of vehicles crossing the southern border are scanned using nonintrusive inspection technology. U.S. Customs and Border Protection processed over 1 million passengers and pedestrians in fiscal year 2023. The section notes an increase in illicit narcotics trafficking due to outdated inspection technologies. Significant quantities of illicit drugs have been seized, with approximately 241,000 pounds seized in 2023 and 275,000 pounds in 2024. There were 2,135,005 encounters along the southern border in fiscal year 2024, including single adults, family units, and unaccompanied minors. The number of migrant deaths attempting to cross the southern border reached a record high in fiscal year 2022, with 750 deaths. The immigration court backlog was 3,558,995 cases as of September 30, 2024. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported encounters with potential terrorists at both southern and northern borders. Approximately 2,700 additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are needed to fully staff ports of entry. Many southern Border Patrol sectors rely on obsolete systems and technologies due to various challenges including construction delays and funding constraints.

What does FUNDING FOR NONINTRUSIVE BORDER INSPECTIONS. of Securing our Border Act do?

This section directs a transfer of funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The funds originate from unobligated balances under section 10301(1)(A)(ii) of Public Law 117-169. The transfer period begins on the date of enactment and ends on February 6, 2034. The funds are designated for nonintrusive inspection systems. The goal is to achieve a 100 percent nonintrusive inspection scanning rate at all northern and southwest border land ports of entry by February 6, 2034.

What does FUNDING FOR BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION. of Securing our Border Act do?

This section mandates the transfer of funds to the Department of Homeland Security for border wall construction. Two-thirds of unobligated balances from Public Law 117-169, section 10301(1)(A)(ii), will be transferred. The transfer period begins on the date of enactment and ends on February 6, 2034. The funds are designated for activities related to constructing a border wall system along the southwest international border. The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit quarterly reports to several Congressional committees. These reports must include an implementation plan with benchmarks related to stemming illegal immigration. The reports must also contain cost estimates associated with border wall system construction.

What does AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE BONUSES TO U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER of Securing our Border Act do?

This section authorizes bonuses for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. Recruitment bonuses, up to $15,000, may be paid to newly hired agents after completing initial training and signing an agreement. The written agreement must specify the bonus amount, payment timing, and required period of service. Retention bonuses, up to 15% of an agent's basic pay, may be paid annually for satisfactory service. Relocation bonuses, up to 15% of an agent's annual basic pay, may be paid to agents transferred to a new duty station for at least three years. All bonuses paid are not considered part of an agent's basic pay for purposes like retirement or leave calculations.

What does TREATMENT OF ALIENS ARRIVING FROM CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY. of Securing our Border Act do?

Section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended. The amendment replaces 'may return' with 'shall--'. Aliens are required to either return to contiguous territory or a safe third country pending a proceeding under section 240. Alternatively, aliens may be detained for consideration of an asylum application, including a determination of credible fear of persecution.

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Securing our Border Act

Last updated: 7/25/2025 · Introduced: 7/25/2025

Author: Tim Moore (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill redirects unobligated funds from the IRS to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to achieve 100% nonintrusive inspection scanning at border land ports of entry by 2034.
The bill mandates the transfer of funds to the Department of Homeland Security for border wall construction along the southwest border, requiring quarterly reports to Congress on implementation and costs.
It authorizes bonuses for CBP agents, including recruitment, retention, and relocation incentives, to help address staffing shortages and encourage service.

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