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To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-6791| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program , authorizing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide financial assistance to state, tribal, and local governments, as well as not-for-profit, member-owned utility services. The program aims to address deficiencies in community infrastructure that either directly supports a land port of entry or is disproportionately impacted by its presence. Eligible "community infrastructure" encompasses a broad range of projects, including transportation, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and other utility improvements. The Secretary will establish criteria for eligible projects across several categories, such as those designed to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of trade and travel , enhance border security , and bolster the resilience of land ports and their supportive infrastructure. Projects that enhance the quality of life for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel families and address the direct impacts of ports on surrounding communities , like traffic congestion or environmental degradation, are also eligible. Project selection will consider recommendations from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's 2024 report and State capital investment plans. A 30 percent non-Federal matching contribution is generally required from recipients, though this can be reduced or entirely waived for projects in rural areas or for homeland security reasons. The bill also allows for reimbursement of eligible project costs incurred by entities on or after November 15, 2021, and authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out the program.
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Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

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  • S 119-3504: Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act

To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-6791| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This bill establishes the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program , authorizing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide financial assistance to state, tribal, and local governments, as well as not-for-profit, member-owned utility services. The program aims to address deficiencies in community infrastructure that either directly supports a land port of entry or is disproportionately impacted by its presence. Eligible "community infrastructure" encompasses a broad range of projects, including transportation, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and other utility improvements. The Secretary will establish criteria for eligible projects across several categories, such as those designed to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of trade and travel , enhance border security , and bolster the resilience of land ports and their supportive infrastructure. Projects that enhance the quality of life for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel families and address the direct impacts of ports on surrounding communities , like traffic congestion or environmental degradation, are also eligible. Project selection will consider recommendations from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's 2024 report and State capital investment plans. A 30 percent non-Federal matching contribution is generally required from recipients, though this can be reduced or entirely waived for projects in rural areas or for homeland security reasons. The bill also allows for reimbursement of eligible project costs incurred by entities on or after November 15, 2021, and authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out the program.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-3504: Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted