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Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act

4/11/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2026

Bill 119 HR 2026, also known as the "Southern Border Security and Environmental Protection Act," aims to address the environmental degradation and wildland fires caused by illegal immigration along the southern border of the United States. The bill seeks to mitigate these issues by implementing various measures.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for monitoring and assessing the environmental impact of illegal immigration along the southern border. The task force will also be tasked with developing strategies to address and mitigate these impacts.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing funding for border security measures, such as the construction of physical barriers and the deployment of additional personnel to patrol the border. These measures are intended to prevent illegal immigration and reduce the environmental damage caused by unauthorized border crossings. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for enhancing coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing the environmental impact of illegal immigration. This includes improving communication and information sharing between agencies to better address the issue. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2026 aims to address the environmental degradation and wildland fires caused by illegal immigration along the southern border of the United States through a combination of increased border security measures and enhanced coordination between agencies.

Current Status of Bill HR 2026

Bill HR 2026 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 2026 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2025.  Bill HR 2026's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. as of April 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2026

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2026

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2026

To mitigate environmental degradation and wildland fires caused by illegal immigration along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.
To mitigate environmental degradation and wildland fires caused by illegal immigration along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.

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