Border Security is National Security Act

# Border Security is National Security Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would provide funding authorization for the Department of Defense (DoD) to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with border security operations through fiscal year 2028. It would allow the military to dedicate resources, personnel, and equipment to support border security efforts, potentially including surveillance, aviation support, and other logistical assistance. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects federal agencies involved in border management and the military branches that would carry out these duties. It touches on military personnel deployment, procurement of equipment and vehicles, intelligence gathering, and surveillance activities at the border.

The funding authorization would run through 2028, providing multi-year support rather than year-to-year appropriations. **Current Status** The bill (S 301) was introduced by Republican Senator Jim Banks of Indiana in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken on it to date.