US President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act, ensuring ICE and Border Patrol funding through 2029. President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning signed the Secure America Act, a bill led by the GOP that allocates funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol until 2029.The Secure America Act, signed by Trump, secures funding for ICE and Border Patrol until 2029. The House's $70 billion reconciliation package passed 214-212, marking a Trump administration success, while Rep. Kevin Kiley voted against it with Democrats. (REUTERS)House Republicans successfully passed the reconciliation package, marking a significant achievement for the Trump administration, on Tuesday. The nearly $70 billion legislation, which had been delayed in the Senate for several weeks, was approved by the lower chamber with a vote of 214-212.Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) joined Democrats in voting against the bill.What is Secure America Act? All we know about the new legislationThe legislation allocates approximately $38 billion for ICE and $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection, with an additional $5 billion reserved for unexpected expenses. It supports the recruitment of more agents, the increase of deportations for individuals residing in the country unlawfully, and the enhancement of border security infrastructure. This funding is supplementary to previous appropriations and secures financial resources until the conclusion of Trump’s current term, protecting the agencies from potential future budget disputes.President Trump has prioritized mass deportations and more stringent border enforcement as key objectives for his second term. Republican leaders have stated that the bill meets these objectives by terminating what they refer to as Democratic efforts to defund the agencies and providing them with the necessary resources to execute extensive enforcement operations.Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read MoreSee Less