Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7073
115th Congress(2017-2018)
50 Votes for the Wall Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 19, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 19, 2018
Latest Action
Oct 24, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
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.
Sponsorship by Party
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Alabama
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Alabama
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Arizona
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Arizona
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Florida
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Florida
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Georgia
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Indiana
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Nebraska
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North Dakota
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Pennsylvania
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South Carolina
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South Carolina
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West Virginia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
October 19, 2018
Actions (3)
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
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:14 PM