President Trump’s recently passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” has a number of provisions to strengthen border security. It authorizes $60 billion for wall and barrier systems, including 701 miles of primary wall, along with electronic equipment to detect the movement of illegal aliens and contraband.
The legislation further authorizes the hiring of 5,000 more Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, 3,000 more Border Patrol agents, and 200 new Air and Marine Operations agents.
The legislation goes into effect as the Trump Administration has sharply reduced illegal border crossings. The new expenditures will help to ensure that the border will stay at least as secure as it is now when Trump leaves office.
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