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RepublicanBill · H.R. 163· House(119-HR-163)

Finish the Wall Act

Rep. Higgins
Age: 65 years
Louisiana
Introduced
1/3/2025
Last activity
1/3/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Sponsored by
Clay Higgins
Cosponsors
Republican - 29Democrat - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Finish the Wall Act" directs the immediate resumption of the border wall system construction along the United States and Mexico border. Under this bill, the Secretary of Homeland Security must restart all construction activities that were underway or planned before January 20, 2021. It prohibits the cancellation of specific contracts entered into on or before that date. The Act also requires the use of funds appropriated or obligated starting October 1, 2016, for this purpose. Additionally, the Secretary must submit implementation plans to congressional committees to complete construction by September 30, 2026. Finally, the bill mandates compliance with the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 at border facilities.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+8

    The bill seeks to secure the border through the immediate resumption of border wall construction.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    The bill prohibits the cancellation of existing contracts, protecting businesses with current agreements.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+5

    The bill mandates the resumption of large-scale construction projects which requires labor and services.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-5

    The bill increases physical barriers and DNA collection requirements at the border.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3

    The bill directs the expenditure of previously appropriated or obligated funds for wall construction.