House Bill 5876
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Border Wall Trust Fund Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 18, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5876
Congress
115
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Border Wall Trust Fund Act
This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to accept donations to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico international border.
The Department of Homeland Security shall provide for a commemorative display as an integrated part of the barrier recognizing individuals who contributed to the Border Wall Trust Fund established by this bill.
May 18, 2018
06/04/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
05/18/2018
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/18/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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