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Introduced
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
In Committee
04/22/2021
04/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To immediately resume construction of the border wall sys- tem along the international border between the United States and Mexico to secure the border, enforce the rule of law, and expend appropriated funds as mandated by Congress, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Finish the Wall Act, aims to immediately resume the construction of the border wall system along the international border between the United States and Mexico. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to resume all border wall system construction activities that were underway or planned prior to January 20, 2021, and prohibits the cancellation of any related contracts. The bill also mandates the use of all funds appropriated or obligated for border wall construction since October 1, 2016, and requires the submission of implementation plans to complete the construction by September 30, 2024. Additionally, the bill ensures that all existing agreements related to border wall construction are upheld and requires compliance with the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 at border facilities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (87)
Clay Higgins (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Dan Bishop (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Michael Burgess (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Jerry Carl (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
David Cawthorn (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
James Comer (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Drew Ferguson (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Garret Graves (R),
Mark Green (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Yvette Herrell (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
John Katko (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
David McKinley (R),
Peter Meijer (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Scott Perry (R),
August Pfluger (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Chip Roy (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Michelle Steel (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Fred Upton (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. (on 04/22/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2729/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2729/BILLS-117hr2729ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2729/BILLS-117hr2729ih.pdf.pdf |
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