Republicans aim to approve nearly $70 billion in border security funding in the Homeland Security Committee’s portion of a sweeping GOP-only tax and policy package.
- The panel’s section includes funds for hiring and retaining Border Patrol agents and customs officers, expanding wall construction, and upgraded technology. Proposal also includes $1 billion for 2028 Olympics security planning.
- The committee will mark up the proposal Tuesday at 10 a.m.
- Read the text here.
- NOTE: Border Wall, Agents, Tech Top GOP Wish List for Budget Bill