Proposed Amendment to Waive Border-Related Fees for Tribal Members

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would grant the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to eliminate specific financial costs for tribal members and their relatives associated with border-related tribal support programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federally recognized Indian tribe members

They are eligible to have fees and costs waived under the proposed authority.

Secretary of Homeland Security

The Secretary is granted the discretionary authority to waive specific fees and costs.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Background

Mr. Kelly and Mr. Tillis are U.S. Senators. context
S. 4784 is a defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2027. context

Summary

Senate Amendment 6465, introduced by Senators Kelly and Tillis, would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive fees for members of s and their relatives. This waiver applies to costs related to the implementation of a 2023 memorandum regarding support for tribes near the U.S. Southwest border.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be eligible for the fee waiver?

Members of s and their relatives.

What specific fees are being waived?

Fees and costs incurred in connection with or incidental to the implementation of the December 4, 2023, memorandum regarding support for tribes at or near the U.S. Southwest border.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would grant the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to eliminate specific financial costs for tribal members and their relatives associated with border-related tribal support programs.

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

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Expansion of Tribal Support

The amendment seeks to codify financial relief for tribal members related to border-area support programs established by executive memorandum.

Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Connected Entities

organizationHomeland Security“The department whose Secretary would be authorized to waive fees.”Map →

organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“The agency that issued the December 4, 2023 memorandum.”Map →

personMr. Tillis“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Kelly“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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