Bill · H.R. 5218· House(119-HR-5218)
Border Wall Status Act
- Introduced
- 9/9/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Sponsored by
- John McGuire
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Border Wall Status Act'', directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to take specific actions. The Secretary must establish a publicly available web page on the Department of Homeland Security website. This page is intended to permit individuals to view active border wall construction and progress.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates a publicly available web page to show the progress of border wall construction.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
The bill provides public visibility into the status and progress of border wall construction.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-1
The bill increases transparency regarding physical barriers at the border.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Transparency: The establishment of a publicly available web page on the Department of Homeland Security website allows individuals to view active border wall construction and progress (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 9/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 9/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced in House