Bills · S 3504
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3504Transportation and Public Works
Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act
INTRO DEC 16· LAST ACTION DEC 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because land ports of entry are critical hubs for trade, travel, and security, but the surrounding local infrastructure often struggles to keep up with the demands. If passed, this law would provide a dedicated funding stream to help communities address issues like congested roads, outdated utility systems, and environmental impacts that arise from having a busy border crossing nearby. This directly affects the efficiency of cross-border trade and travel, which in turn impacts the economy and individual commuters.
Without this bill, communities would continue to rely on existing, potentially fragmented, funding sources or their own limited budgets to address these infrastructure deficiencies. If it becomes law, it could lead to smoother operations at the border, improved safety, better quality of life for residents and border personnel, and stronger local economies in border regions, by specifically targeting federal investment where it's needed most to support these vital national assets.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program within the Department of Homeland Security.
This creates a specific federal program dedicated to funding infrastructure needs around border crossings.
PROVISION 02
Allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to award grants or supplement existing federal funds for specific infrastructure projects within 25 miles of a land port of entry.
This provides a direct mechanism for financial assistance to communities for projects that are impacted by or support border operations.
PROVISION 03
Outlines specific project categories eligible for funding, including improvements for trade, travel, border security, resilience, quality of life for border personnel, and addressing community impacts.
These categories ensure that funding is directed towards a broad range of issues that directly affect border communities and operations.
PROVISION 04
Requires a 30% non-federal funding match for projects, but allows the Secretary to reduce or waive this requirement for rural areas or for projects critical to homeland security.
This provision helps ensure local investment while providing flexibility for communities with fewer resources or for projects with high national security importance.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes reimbursement for eligible project costs incurred on or after November 15, 2021.
This allows communities that have already invested in necessary infrastructure improvements to potentially recover some of their expenses.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 16
Introduced in Senate
DEC 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3504
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 16, 2025
Last actionDec 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025
Senate BillS 3504Transportation and Public Works
Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act
INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 16, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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