To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes. do?

This bill is formally titled 'To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes.'

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes. do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Community infrastructure” is defined as a project or facility owned by a State, Tribal, or local government, or a not-for-profit utility, that meets certain criteria. These criteria include being a transportation project, a utility project, or a project supporting a land port of entry. Community infrastructure must either focus on modernizing a land port of entry or be located within 25 miles of a land port of entry. “Rural area” is defined as a city, town, or unincorporated area with a population of 100,000 or less. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Q: What does LAND PORT OF ENTRY COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM. of To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes. do?

This section establishes the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program, authorizing the Secretary to award grants and supplement existing Federal funds to assist State, Tribal, and local governments and not-for-profit utility services. Eligible community infrastructure projects must address deficiencies supportive of land ports of entry and fall into categories such as improving trade and travel, enhancing border security, increasing resilience, improving quality of life for CBP personnel, and mitigating community impacts. The Secretary will consider infrastructure improvements identified in CBP's 2024 report and State capital investment plans when selecting projects. The Secretary is required to standardize the process for identifying, validating, and prioritizing projects. The Secretary must consult with various federal agencies when assessing project merits and viability. Generally, recipients must contribute at least 30% of project funding from non-Federal sources, but exceptions exist for rural areas or projects deemed advantageous for homeland security. The Secretary may reimburse entities for up to 70% of project costs incurred after November 15, 2021, if the project meets eligibility criteria.

Q: What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes. do?

This section authorizes appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security for the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program. The amount appropriated is determined as necessary each fiscal year. Funding for grants or other funding under section 2 is dependent on the availability of appropriations. Appropriated funds for section 2 may remain available until expended.

Last updated: 12/18/2025 · Introduced: 12/17/2025

Author: Tony Gonzales (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program, allowing the Secretary of Homeland Security to award grants to state, tribal, and local governments for projects that improve infrastructure supporting land ports of entry.
Eligible projects must address deficiencies related to trade, border security, resilience, or quality of life and can receive up to 70% funding reimbursement, with exceptions for rural areas or projects enhancing homeland security.
The bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to receive appropriations to fund the program, with funds remaining available until expended.

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