Border Bonds for America Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 15, 2019)
Border Bonds for America Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to issue up to $5 billion in bonds in a fiscal year, with proceeds going into a trust fund for the construction of reinforced fencing, physical barriers, and related infrastructure for the southwest border with Mexico. Treasury may issue such bonds for 30 years from the bill's enactment date.
The bill also authorizes Treasury to accept gifts of money for the same purpose.
What just happenedFeb 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Homeland Security Committee - Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Ways and Means Committee - Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 15, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House