SAFE Border Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 2, 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 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.
What just happenedFeb 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee - Feb 8, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee - Feb 2, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Appropriations Committee - Feb 2, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Homeland Security Committee - Feb 2, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 2, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House