Finish the Fence Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 11, 2017)
Finish the Fence Act of 2017
This bill amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 with respect to construction of border fencing and road improvements to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to complete the required 700-mile southwest border fencing by December 31, 2017.
The Secure Fence Act of 2006 is amended to direct DHS, in consultation with state and local officials along the U.S.-Mexico border, to achieve operational control over U.S. international land and maritime borders by December 31, 2017.
What just happenedFeb 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 11, 2017
- Feb 2, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jan 11, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee - Jan 11, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 11, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House