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This bill, titled the "Finish the Wall Act," aims to immediately resume construction of the border wall system along the United States-Mexico border. The legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to restart all border wall construction activities that were underway or planned before January 20, 2021, within 24 hours of the bill's enactment. The Secretary is prohibited from canceling any existing contracts related to border wall construction and must use all previously appropriated funds for this purpose, with a goal of completing the border wall system by September 30, 2026. The bill mandates the submission of two implementation plans to congressional committees: one within 30 days detailing the overall construction plan, and another within 90 days outlining tactical infrastructure, technology, and other border wall system elements. Additionally, the bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to fully comply with the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 at border facilities processing adults, including those in family units. The legislation defines key terms such as "tactical infrastructure" (including boat ramps, gates, and access roads) and "technology" (referring to border surveillance and detection systems), and specifies the appropriate congressional committees to receive the required reports.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/163/all-info