H.R.163

Finish the Wall Act

Introduced·1/3/25

The Finish the Wall Act mandates the immediate resumption of border wall system construction along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Finish the Wall Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to resume construction of the border wall system along the U.S.-Mexico border within 24 hours of enactment. It prohibits the cancellation of any contracts related to this construction that were in place before January 20, 2021. The Secretary must submit an implementation plan to Congress within 30 days, aiming for completion by September 30, 2026. The Act also mandates the use of funds appropriated or obligated since October 1, 2016, for this purpose.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 3, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Jan 3, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.