What does Preamble of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.'

What does DEFINITIONS. of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This section defines terms used within the division. “CBP” is defined as U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “Commissioner” refers to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “Department” means the Department of Homeland Security. “Operational control” is defined by reference to section 2(b) of the Secure Fence Act of 2006. “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of Homeland Security. “Situational awareness” is defined by reference to section 1092(a)(7) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. “Unmanned aircraft system” is defined by reference to section 44801 of title 49, United States Code.

What does BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION. of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This section mandates the resumption of border wall construction activities that were underway or planned before January 20, 2021. The Secretary is directed to use unexpired funds appropriated or explicitly obligated for border wall construction, starting October 1, 2019. Unused materials purchased prior to the Act's enactment can be used for border wall construction. The Secretary must submit an annual implementation plan to congressional committees, outlining benchmarks for constructing 200 miles of wall and associated costs. The plan should include installation and deployment of tactical infrastructure, technology, and other elements identified by the Department before January 20, 2021. ’Tactical infrastructure’ is defined as including boat ramps, access gates, checkpoints, lighting, and roads. ’Technology’ is defined as including border surveillance and detection technology, such as linear ground detection systems.

What does STRENGTHENING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BARRIERS ALONG THE of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This section amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to strengthen requirements for barriers along the southern border. The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to design, test, construct, install, deploy, integrate, and operate physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southwest border. The law mandates the construction of a border wall, including physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology, along not fewer than 900 miles of the southwest border. The Secretary must consult with various entities to minimize the impact of construction on natural resources, commerce, and historical/cultural sites, with consultation not delaying construction for more than seven days. The Secretary is authorized to waive legal requirements to expedite the design, testing, construction, installation, deployment, integration, operation, and maintenance of these barriers and technology. The Secretary must notify Congress within seven days after exercising a waiver. The section defines key terms including 'advanced unattended surveillance sensors,' 'operational control,' 'physical barriers,' 'situational awareness,' 'tactical infrastructure,' and 'technology'.

What does BORDER AND PORT SECURITY TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT PLAN. of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This section establishes a Border and Port Security Technology Investment Plan to be submitted to congressional committees. The plan must analyze security risks at ports of entry along the northern and southern borders, identify capability gaps, and describe technology acquisitions. The plan requires an assessment of trends related to unlawful border crossings and presence in the United States. It must also include a description of planned technology programs, identification of aging technologies, and assessment of communication with the private sector. The plan should leverage emerging technologies and incorporate private sector input, consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The plan will be updated biennially for ten years and reported to congressional committees, detailing the consistency of acquired technologies with planned programs.

What does BORDER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This section amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish requirements for managing border security technology acquisition programs. A 'major acquisition program' is defined as one estimated to exceed $100,000,000 over its lifecycle cost (in 2023 constant dollars). For major acquisition programs, the Secretary must ensure a written acquisition program baseline is approved and that programs meet cost, schedule, and performance thresholds. Program managers must adhere to internal control standards identified by the Comptroller General. The Secretary must submit a plan to Congress for testing, evaluating, and using independent verification and validation of border security technology acquisitions. The plan aims to ensure compliance with acquisition policies and the effective use of taxpayer dollars.

What does U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES. of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This section mandates that the Commissioner ensure CBP officers and agents are equipped with secure two-way communication devices for communication between ports of entry and with other law enforcement entities. The Commissioner is directed to fully implement the Border Security Deployment Program and expand the integrated surveillance and intrusion detection system at land ports of entry along the northern and southern borders by September 30, 2025. An additional $33,000,000 is authorized for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to carry out the Border Security Deployment Program expansion. The Commissioner must upgrade existing license plate readers on the northern and southern borders within two years of the Act's enactment. An additional $125,000,000 is authorized for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to carry out the license plate reader upgrades.

What does U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PERSONNEL. of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This section authorizes the appropriation of up to $100,000,000 to provide retention bonuses to eligible U.S. Border Patrol agents. Eligible agents must be at or below GS-12 level, have five or more years of service, and commit to two years of additional service. The Commissioner is directed to hire, train, and assign enough Border Patrol agents to maintain an active duty presence of at least 22,000 full-time equivalent agents, excluding those performing processing coordinator duties. Personnel and equipment of Air and Marine Operations are prohibited from transporting non-detained or administratively released aliens from the southwest border to destinations within the United States. If the required staffing level is not achieved, the Comptroller General of the United States will review the reasons and publish a report by September 30, 2027.

What does ANTI-BORDER CORRUPTION ACT REAUTHORIZATION. of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This section amends the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to provide the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with the authority to waive certain requirements for hiring law enforcement officers. The waiver applies to current state, local, and federal law enforcement officers, as well as members or veterans of the Armed Forces who meet specific criteria, including years of service and background investigation status. The waiver authority terminates if CBP certifies that it has met personnel level requirements outlined in the Secure the Border Act of 2023, and resumes if those levels fall below the required threshold. The bill adds supplemental authority for CBP, including a requirement that waiver recipients are not exempt from other hiring requirements and mandates Tier 5 background investigations for those with Tier 4 investigations. CBP is authorized to administer polygraph examinations to waiver applicants or employees if warranted by discovered information. The Commissioner must submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of waivers granted, hiring rates of waiver recipients, polygraph administration results, and an assessment of the waiver authority's impact. The bill defines key terms such as 'Federal law enforcement officer,' 'serious military or civil offense,' 'Tier 4,' 'Tier 5,' and 'veteran' for the purposes of the Act. The Secretary is directed to increase the number of trained full-time equivalent polygraph examiners to at least 150 by September 30, 2025.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKLOAD STAFFING MODELS FOR U.S. BORDER of Permanent Trump Secure Border Act do?

This section mandates the implementation of workload staffing models for the U.S. Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations of CBP within one year of the Act's enactment. The Commissioner, in coordination with other Department officials, is responsible for implementing these models. Section 411(c) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended to include responsibilities for implementing staffing models and developing workforce tracking systems. The workforce tracking system must be used to schedule and report work hours and activities accurately. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the status of implementation and the methodology used for the staffing models. The Department's Inspector General will review the workload staffing models and provide feedback, including consideration of prior recommendations. The 'appropriate congressional committees' are defined as the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

Last updated: 6/8/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Chip Roy (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates the resumption of border wall construction and requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual implementation plan for 200 miles of wall.
It amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act to strengthen requirements for physical barriers along the southern border, including a mandate for 900 miles of construction.
A Border and Port Security Technology Investment Plan is established to analyze security risks and identify technology needs at ports of entry, with biennial updates required for ten years.
The bill authorizes funding for retention bonuses for eligible Border Patrol agents and mandates hiring to maintain a minimum active duty presence of 22,000 agents.
It establishes 'Operation Stonegarden' to provide grants to law enforcement agencies for border security enhancements, with $110 million authorized for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
The bill requires the Secretary to ensure compliance with DNA and biometric collection at land borders and mandates annual assessments of foreign terrorist organizations attempting to enter the U.S.
It prohibits the use of funds for processing aliens arriving between ports of entry and restricts funding to organizations that facilitate unlawful activities.

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