FACE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 29, 2019)
Full Fair and Complete Exchange Act or the FACE Act
This bill requires the federal government to compensate land owners the full fair market value for land seized for the construction of any barrier or related infrastructure at the U.S.-Mexico border. The government shall not take possession of such land before the compensation has been received and all relevant court proceedings have been completed. For tribal land, the government shall secure the approval of all relevant tribal stakeholders before taking possession.
The bill also imposes various consultation and public meeting requirements related to such land acquisitions.
What just happenedJan 29, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 29, 2019
- Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate