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Introduced
08/01/2023
08/01/2023
In Committee
08/01/2023
08/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to use, transfer, or donate all excess construction materials intended for the wall on the southwest border of the United States that are being stored by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Finish It Act," requires the Secretary of Defense to utilize, transfer, or donate all existing excess border wall construction materials, such as bollards, to states on the southern border of the United States. The purpose is to enable the construction of a permanent physical barrier to stop illicit human and vehicle traffic along the border with Mexico. The bill also mandates the Secretary to submit a plan to Congress within 15 days and execute it within another 15 days, to ensure the Department of Defense is no longer incurring costs to maintain, store, or protect these materials. States requesting the materials must certify that they will use them exclusively for the construction of the border barrier, and face penalties if they fail to do so within two years. The bill also includes provisions to penalize the Secretary of Defense for any delay in submitting or executing the required plan.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (45)
Dale Strong (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Jerry Carl (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Mike Ezell (R),
Drew Ferguson (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Cory Mills (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
David Rouzer (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Keith Self (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Rudy Yakym (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 08/01/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5130/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5130/BILLS-118hr5130ih.pdf |
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