Senator Jim Banks Introduces the Border Security is National Security ActWednesday, January 29, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced theBorder Security is National SecurityAct. The bill authorizes $10 billion in additional Department of Defense resources to bolster border security, support DHS, and fulfill President Trump’s top campaign promise.
“For four years, Joe Biden allowed terrorists, drug traffickers, and violent criminals to invade our country and infiltrate our communities. My bill gives President Trump critical funding for the military to help secure our border and deport millions of illegal immigrants. This is a matter of national security and Congress must help the President get the job done.”
Funds in theBorder Security is National SecurityAct will be used for
Full bill texthere.
Background:
President Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, emphasized the urgency of this funding,saying, “Congress needs to come to the table quickly and give us the money we need to secure the border.”