LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a dedicated Trust Fund to pay for building and fixing land ports of entry where people and goods cross the U.S. border. The money would be used to build new facilities, expand old ones to handle more traffic, and buy new inspection technology to speed up the process.
• Beyond just buildings, the fund would pay to hire more U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agricultural specialists. This aims to help the government process trade and travel more efficiently while keeping the border secure.
• The money for these projects would come from existing customs fees and new surcharges. Travelers and businesses would see specific price increases, such as a $40 surcharge on immigrant user fees, a $20 visa fee surcharge, and a $6 land border inspection fee surcharge.
• A new nine-member board would oversee how the money is spent. This board would include government leaders and representatives from the trucking and rail industries to make sure the projects help the flow of commerce on both the northern and southern borders.
• If passed, the fund would start receiving money in 2026. The bill also requires regular reports to Congress to show exactly where the money is going and when construction projects are expected to be finished.