GAMBLER Act

This bill would create a Border Enforcement Trust Fund in the U.S. Treasury. Money equal to certain federal taxes (from a specific part of the tax code called chapter 35) would be directed into this fund after the law takes effect. The money could only be used if Congress later approves it, and only for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) costs tied to enforcement, detention, and removal operations.

Key points:

• Who is affected: ICE and people impacted by immigration enforcement and detention.
• What changes: A new trust fund is set up; it receives money equal to taxes collected under chapter 35; spending is limited to ICE enforcement, detention, and removal needs and still requires congressional approval.
• When: Transfers start after the law is enacted; funds are available only through future appropriation acts.