The bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to prioritize renovations at certain Border Patrol checkpoints, if funding is available. Projects would focus on agent safety, detecting and deterring smuggling and illegal goods, and reducing traffic congestion. The agency would report renovation costs and progress to Congress within 180 days and every year after that. The bill authorizes at least $150 million per year for fiscal years 2025 through 2028. It also permanently rescinds unused funds for Environmental Protection Agency environmental and climate justice grants.
Travelers and nearby communities could be affected by checkpoint renovation projects intended to improve safety and reduce congestion. The bill does not specify which checkpoints would be renovated or when projects would occur.
The bill authorizes at least $150 million for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028, subject to appropriations. It also rescinds unobligated funds for environmental and climate justice grants. No publicly available information explains how much funding would be rescinded.
The bill identifies agent safety, detection of smuggling and illegal goods, and reduced congestion as goals for checkpoint renovations.
No publicly available information.