White House and GSA to spend $3.4B for border entry upgrades

Funds for 26 land ports from $1.2T infrastructure law

      Biden Administration officials announced plans to modernize U.S. infrastructure at the southern and northern land borders, including $3.4 billion to be spent by the General Services Administration to upgrade 26 major land ports of entry.

      The project, funded by the bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure investment and Jobs Act of 2021, is intended to improve border security and also protect the flow of commerce across the Mexican and Canadian borders.

      “This is a once-in-a-generation investment that will enhance Customs and Border Patrol’s mission to facilitate lawful trade and travel while protecting the American people and strengthening our borders,” CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus said in a news release.

      White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu said the US border ports are “outdated” and “underfunded,” and improvements will protect supply chains and boost the US economy.

      The projects and the initial planning estimates, subject to change, include:

• $200 million in Douglas, AZ;
• $115 million in San Luis, AZ;
• $100 million in Calexico, CA;
• $250 million in International Falls, MN;
• $150 million in Highgate Springs, VT;
• $187 million in Alcan, AK; and
• $20 million to increase the number of inspection lanes in Blaine, WA.

More Information:
News release: https://bit.ly/3hRgfOo
Fact Sheet: https://bit.ly/3KtN4x6

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