Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]

LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act

# LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would create a dedicated "trust fund" to modernize U.S. land ports of entry—the checkpoints where people and goods cross the U.S. border by land. Money would come from existing customs fees and new surcharges on immigration and border inspection services. The fund could be used to build new border checkpoints, upgrade existing ones, buy inspection technology, and hire more customs officers. Importantly, it prevents DHS from raising other fees to make up for the money going into this fund. **Who It Affects:** The bill impacts border communities, travelers crossing at land ports of entry, trucking and import/export businesses, and customs officers. It's sponsored by Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, whose district includes the U.S.-Mexico border. **Key Details:** The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and State Department to collect surcharges related to border inspections, with portions funding the trust fund. A new oversight board would manage how the money is spent. The bill is currently sitting in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House.