House Bill 7073
115th Congress(2017-2018)
50 Votes for the Wall Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 19, 2018
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Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7073
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.
Bradley Byrne
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Summary
50 Votes for the Wall Act
This bill establishes the Border Wall and Security Trust Fund for funds appropriated to construct a wall (including physical barriers and associated detection technology, roads, and lighting) along the international border between the United States and Mexico by January 19, 2021.
The bill provides appropriations to the fund equal to amounts requested by the Department of Homeland Security, which may not exceed a total of $25 billion.
The authority provided by this bill terminates on September 30, 2028. When the authority expires, any unobligated balances in the fund must be returned to the Treasury.
October 19, 2018
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10/24/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
10/19/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
10/19/2018
Introduced in House
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Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:14 PM