Border Security is National Security Act

Senate Bill

S. 301

119th Congress

Border Security is National Security Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Banks

Senator

Republican

IN

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill authorizes Defense Department appropriations through FY2028 to provide border security support to the Department of Homeland Security. It establishes DOD resources and authority to assist with border security operations.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill authorizes Defense Department appropriations through FY2028 to provide border security support to the Department of Homeland Security. It establishes DOD resources and authority to assist with border security operations.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Border Security is National Security ActThis bill authorizes appropriations through FY2028 for the Department of Defense to provide border security support to the Department of Homeland Security.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes DOD appropriations for border security support
Provides funding through fiscal year 2028
Enables military support to Department of Homeland Security
Expands DOD role in border security operations
Treats border security as national security mission

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The military would receive dedicated funding to support border security operations. This could include personnel, equipment, and infrastructure support to assist DHS with securing the U.S. border.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Aviation and airports

Border security and unlawful immigration

Department of Defense

Executive agency funding and structure

Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Military personnel and dependents

Military procurement, research, weapons development

Motor vehicles

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

301, 119th Congress (2025). "Border Security is National Security Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-301