Congressman Ronny Jackson (R) has reintroduced the Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025, a bill aimed at helping border communities recover from the damage caused by the Biden-Harris administration's immigration policies. The bill would create a grant program within the Department of Homeland Security, allowing border communities to apply for reimbursements for security measures they implemented to manage the historic flow of illegal immigration during the previous administration.
“During President Trump’s first term, our country was safe, and our southern border was secure, but Joe Biden and Kamala Harris allowed millions of illegal migrants to flow into our country, leaving our border communities to deal with the chaos, crime, and devastation that followed,” said Rep. Jackson. “While President Trump is thankfully re-securing our country, unfortunately, our border communities are still facing the consequences of the previous, failed administration, which is why my bill to restore those communities must be passed soon.”
The bill’s primary aim is to address the ongoing struggles of border communities in Texas and other states, which have had to bear the financial burden of managing the consequences of the immigration crisis. These communities have seen increased crime, overwhelmed resources, and greater security needs as a result of the surge in illegal crossings.
Rep. Ronny Jackson’s bill would provide much-needed financial assistance to these communities by reimbursing the costs associated with local law enforcement and border security efforts. This would allow local governments to better manage the continuing effects of the border crisis and ensure that they can maintain safety and security.
The Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025 has received support from multiple cosponsors, including Representatives Monica De La Cruz (R) Dan Crenshaw (R), Morgan Luttrell (R), Jake Ellzey (R), August Pfluger (R), Lance Gooden (R), Brian Babin (R), Brandon Gill (R), Pete Sessions (R), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ).
Rep. Jackson emphasized the importance of passing the bill quickly to provide relief to the communities suffering from the impacts of federal immigration policies.
“Border communities cannot continue to bear this burden alone,” Jackson stated.
As the bill heads to the House of Representatives, its future remains uncertain. However, it could play a critical role in helping Texas and other border states recover from the ongoing immigration crisis.
