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HR506119th Congress

Security First Act

Sponsored By: Representative Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

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Summary

Reauthorizes and funds Operation Stonegarden for FY2025–FY2028 using seized unreported monetary instruments. The bill would also require DHS to report on hiring, assess whether major Mexican cartels meet foreign terrorist organization criteria, and complete a Southwest border technology needs analysis.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More border security grants for local law enforcement

If enacted, the government would provide $110 million each year for 2025–2028 for Operation Stonegarden grants. At least $36,666,666 each year would have to buy gear and tech like radios, sensors, and drones. The bill would create an Operation Stonegarden Trust Fund. For 2025–2028, Treasury would deposit money equal to unreported cash and similar seized instruments taken by CBP from people crossing the U.S.–Mexico border. DHS could use this Trust Fund money only for these grants, and without another vote of Congress.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

    GU • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/22/2025

Roll Call Votes

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