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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To immediately resume construction of the border wall system 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, called the "Finish the Wall Act", directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately resume all activities related to the construction of the border wall system between the United States and Mexico that were underway or planned prior to January 20, 2021. The bill prohibits the cancellation of any contracts for border wall construction entered into on or before January 20, 2021, and requires the expenditure of all funds appropriated or obligated for border wall construction since October 1, 2016. It also requires the Secretary to submit implementation plans to complete border wall construction by September 30, 2026, and to ensure that all agreements with stakeholders related to border wall construction are honored. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection is fully compliant with the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 at all border facilities that process adults, including as part of a family unit, in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the border.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (47)
Clay Higgins (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Dan Bishop (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Mike Carey (R),
Jerry Carl (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Bob Good (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Garret Graves (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Bill Posey (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Chip Roy (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (on 02/08/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/336/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr336/BILLS-118hr336ih.pdf |
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