Authorizes $10B for DoD military support including surveillance, barriers, aviation, counter-UAS, vehicles and personnel to assist DHS border security operations, so more immigration enforcement.
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense, in addition to any amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for such purpose, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2028, for Department of Defense border security support to the Department of Homeland Security.
Authorizes funds for military aviation costs including airlifting individuals in support of DHS operations and procurement of ground vehicles, increasing capacity for migrant transport and detention support at the border.
military aviation costs, including airlifting individuals in support of Department of Homeland Security operations;
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Stage: Committee · step 2 of 6
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2025-01-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill provides substantial new funding and authority for military involvement in border security operations with DHS, directly expanding immigration enforcement through physical barriers, surveillance, personnel, transport, and related activities. No provisions address firearms, transgender issues, or abortion.