50 Votes for the Wall Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 19, 2018)
50 Votes for the Wall Act
This bill establishes the Border Wall and Security Trust Fund for funds appropriated to construct a wall (including physical barriers and associated detection technology, roads, and lighting) along the international border between the United States and Mexico by January 19, 2021.
The bill provides appropriations to the fund equal to amounts requested by the Department of Homeland Security, which may not exceed a total of $25 billion.
The authority provided by this bill terminates on September 30, 2028. When the authority expires, any unobligated balances in the fund must be returned to the Treasury.
What just happenedOct 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 19, 2018
- Oct 24, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee - Oct 19, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee - Oct 19, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 19, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House