Bill · H.R. 76· House(119-HR-76)
Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act" establishes the "Secure the Southern Border Fund" to finance border security infrastructure. This fund draws money from several sources, including reduced foreign assistance, remittance transfer fees, and increased Form I-94 fees. The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to design, construct, and install physical barriers, roads, and technology along the U.S.-Mexico border by the end of 2025. It also provides for increased pay for U.S. Border Patrol agents during specific work periods. Additionally, the Act mandates reporting on illegal border crossings and establishes penalties for evading remittance fees.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this tighten control of the border?+9
The bill mandates the construction of physical barriers, roads, and technology to secure the southern border by 2025.
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill grants the Secretary of Homeland Security broad authority to waive legal requirements for border construction.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill reduces foreign assistance spending based on the number of illegal border crossings.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-7
The bill reduces foreign assistance to states based on illegal border crossing reports.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-6
The bill increases fees for I-94 forms and implements stricter border security measures.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill increases fees on remittances and reduces foreign aid which may affect regional stability.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Border Infrastructure: The bill authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to design, construct, and install physical barriers, roads, and technology to prevent illegal crossings (Section 2 and Section 6).
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Increased Pay for Border Patrol Agents: Border Patrol agents can receive compensation at a rate of at least 150 percent of their regular rate for work performed between 80 and 100 hours in a 14-day period (Section 7).
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Funding for Border Patrol Equipment: Funds from the new account are authorized to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for agents (Section 2).
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Financial Accountability through Reporting: The Secretary of Homeland Security must report the number and nationality of aliens apprehended for illegal land border crossings (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Fees on Remittance Transfers: Individuals sending money to recipients outside of the United States will be charged a fee equal to 5 percent of the amount being transferred (Section 4).
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Increased Cost for Form I-94: The fee for processing the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, will increase from $6 to $25 (Section 5).
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Reduced Foreign Assistance: Federal financial assistance to foreign states may be proportionately reduced by $2,000 for each illegal border crossing reported (Section 3).
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Strict Penalties for Remittance Evasion: Individuals attempting to evade the new remittance fee face penalties of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the funds, or up to 20 years in prison (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-6Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+9
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-7
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+5Improves Environmental Protections-3
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, and Appropriations, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina