Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act
Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act
Plain Language Summary
# Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act Summary **What it would do:** This bill would allow Texas to be reimbursed by the federal government for money it spent on border security activities between 2021 and 2025. Texas would submit its expenses to the Department of Homeland Security and Treasury Department, which would review and approve eligible costs within 120 days, with payment following within 60 days. **Who it affects:** Primarily Texas and Texas taxpayers, along with the federal government's budget.
The bill relates to Operation Lone Star, Texas's state-level border security initiative that has included activities like deploying National Guard troops and installing barriers along the southern border. **Current status:** The bill (HR 1222) is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Operation Lone Star Reimbursement ActThis bill allows Texas to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred from 2021 through 2025 related to securing the southern U.S. border. Texas must submit these expenses to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of the Treasury. DHS must review the submission within 120 days and determine which expenses are eligible for reimbursement. Treasury must pay such reimbursable expenses within 60 days.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.