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I117th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9171IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 11, 2022Mr. Pfluger introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo reimburse the State of Texas for Operation Lone Star, and for other purposes.

1.

Reimbursement to the State of Texas for Operation Lone Star

(a)

In general

Of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall reimburse the State of Texas for the expenses incurred by Texas with carrying out Operation Lone Star that were incurred in fiscal years 2021 and 2022, in accordance with subsection (b). (b)

Procedure

To be reimbursed under subsection (a), the Governor of Texas shall submit to the Secretary of Homeland Security a detailed list of expenses referred to in such subsection. Such list shall be submitted at such time, in such manner, and containing such other information as the Secretary may prescribe. (c)

Report

The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, shall submit to Congress a report detailing the reasons why the Department of Homeland Security has not been able to secure the southern border.