Department of Homeland Security announcements and records

House Passes FY25 Homeland Security Bill with $600M for Border Wall and 22,000 Agents

Jun 28, 2024, 02:57 PM

The House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, a significant measure aimed at bolstering border security and addressing the ongoing border crisis. The bill provides $600 million for the construction of the Southern Border wall, sustains funding for 22,000 Border Patrol agents, and allocates $300 million for border security technology. Additionally, it includes $822 million for deportation efforts, mandates the immediate construction of physical barriers, and funds 50,000 detention beds. The legislation also directs the Department of Homeland Security to use money seized from drug cartels to fund the border wall and supports DHS custody operations. This act is part of a broader effort by House Republicans to enhance national security and counter the Biden administration's border policies.