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H.R. 2802 117th Congress House

American Border Rescue Plan Act

Official title: To allow amounts made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Reco… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To allow amounts made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to be made available to eligible law enforcement agencies for border security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 22, 2021 Introduced by: August Pfluger Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Immigration Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma care
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Emergency planning and evacuationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMexicoState and local financeState and local government operationsWages and earnings
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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 Latest action April 22, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Border Rescue Plan Act

This bill establishes that funds made available for certain COVID-19 recovery programs may also be available to eligible law enforcement agencies for border enforcement-related purposes. To be eligible to receive such funds, a law enforcement agency must be (1) located in a state with an international border, and (2) involved in an active and ongoing U.S. Customs and Border Protection operation coordinated through a sector office.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Republican 10
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Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Apr 22, 2021
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Apr 22, 2021
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Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · Apr 22, 2021
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Gimenez, Carlos A.
Florida · Apr 22, 2021
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Apr 22, 2021
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Guest, Michael
Mississippi · Apr 22, 2021
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Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Apr 22, 2021
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 22, 2021
Meijer, Peter
· Apr 22, 2021
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Apr 22, 2021
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Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Apr 22, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2802: American Border Rescue Plan Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2802/
MLA
"H.R. 2802: American Border Rescue Plan Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2802/.
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H.R. 2802, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2802/.
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[H.R. 2802: American Border Rescue Plan Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2802/)
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