GAMBLER Act

Summary#

The GAMBLER Act would create a Border Enforcement Trust Fund in the U.S. Treasury. It would transfer to the fund an amount equal to taxes collected under chapter 35 of the Internal Revenue Code after enactment. The money could be used, as provided in appropriation acts, for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement, detention, and removal operations.

What it means for you#

The bill does not describe direct benefits or services for individuals. It would direct certain federal tax receipts to a fund for immigration enforcement operations.

Expenses#

The bill does not provide a cost estimate. It would transfer an amount equal to the specified tax receipts into the fund. No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The bill's findings state that the fund would help pay for apprehension, detention, and deportation without raising taxes on average American citizens.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.