SAFE Border Act

1/18/2024, 6:06 AM

Securing American Families from Exploitation at the Border Act or the SAFE Border Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a temporary grant program to reimburse landowners for loss or damage to property caused by an individual illegally crossing the southern border or to improve the security of such property.

Specifically, FEMA may provide grants to landowners who have experienced (or are at risk of experiencing) property theft or damage in areas within 10 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Congress
118

Number
HR - 761

Introduced on
2023-02-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/2/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Securing American Families from Exploitation at the Border Act or the SAFE Border Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a temporary grant program to reimburse landowners for loss or damage to property caused by an individual illegally crossing the southern border or to improve the security of such property.

Specifically, FEMA may provide grants to landowners who have experienced (or are at risk of experiencing) property theft or damage in areas within 10 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a grant program to reimburse individuals for loss or damage to property near the southern border of the United States caused by an individual illegally crossing the border, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/27/2023

Securing American Families from Exploitation at the Border Act or the SAFE Border Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a temporary grant program to reimburse landowners for loss...


Latest Action2/8/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.