Washington, D.C. – The government has agreed on a plan to spend $61.8 billion on homeland security.
This money will tackle various issues, including border security, immigration, disaster relief, etc. Below is the US Immigration Bill 2024.
US Immigration Bill 2024
Stopping Illegal Drugs: Over $400 million will go to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help catch drugs like fentanyl coming into the country. More staff and better equipment will be used to check vehicles at entry points.
Fighting Crime: Nearly $60 million will be used to fight international crime groups. Mostly, it will be used to deal with the trafficking of drugs.
This includes money for special teams to target drug dealers and better technology to catch them.
Helping at the Border: Money will be used to support Border Patrol and ICE and provide help to asylum seekers.
Overcrowding at border facilities will be reduced, and $650 million will go to groups aiding migrants.
Boosting Businesses: $34 million will be spent to speed up work permits for immigrants who want to work in the U.S.
Another $20 million will help stop products made by forced labor from entering the country.
Aiding Refugees: $91 million will help settle refugees in the U.S. and $10 million will help immigrants become citizens.
Fixing Past Mistakes: Almost $30 million will be used to reunite families separated at the border.
Instead of building more border walls, money will go toward fixing environmental damage caused by previous construction.
Detention Oversight and 287(g) Polices: Funds will be used to ensure immigration detention centers meet standards, and a program allowing local police to help enforce immigration laws will be closely watched.
Rejecting Harmful Policies: The bill rejects proposals that would make it harder for people to seek asylum or limit diversity initiatives.
(Source: appropriations.senate.gov)
