Posts - Bill - HR 445 Border Security Investment Act

house 01/15/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to create dedicated trust funds financed by fees on remittance transfers to certain countries, aiming to support border security efforts and reimburse border states for related expenses. This legislation seeks to provide sustained funding for technology, physical barriers, and personnel to better manage and secure the U.S. border.

HR 445 - Border Security Investment Act

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left-leaning 01/15/2025

Charging a 37% fee on remittances? That’s taxing grandma's support to her grandkids, not border security.

moderate 01/15/2025

If the purpose is clear and funds are transparent, this could be a fiscally responsible way to shore up the border.

right-leaning 01/15/2025

Finally, a bill making those sending money abroad pay for the border mess they help create.

right-leaning 01/15/2025

No handouts—let’s make sure anyone helping fuel illegal crossings feels the pinch at the wallet first.

left-leaning 01/15/2025

This bill turns hardworking immigrant families into cash cows for border militarization—classy move, Congress.

left-leaning 01/15/2025

Border security shouldn't come from punishing people, it should come from smart, humane policies, not gouging fees.

moderate 01/15/2025

A 37% fee sounds steep, but if it funds border investment without raising taxes, maybe it merits a closer look.

right-leaning 01/15/2025

You want secure borders? Make sure the funds come from those benefiting from loose controls, not the taxpayers.

moderate 01/15/2025

Trust funds sound neat, but who’s really footing the bill when you hit remittances that hard?