Finish the Wall Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 21, 2021)
Finish the Wall Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities related to the construction of a barrier system along the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other border-related issues.
DHS must resume all such construction activities that were planned or underway prior to January 20, 2021. DHS must also expend all funds appropriated or explicitly obligated since October 1, 2016, for construction of this barrier system. DHS may not cancel contracts for activities related to such construction entered into on or before January 20, 2021.
Furthermore, within 14 days of this bill's enactment, DHS must certify to Congress that U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities that process adults taken into custody at the border are fully compliant with certain laws related to the collection of DNA. (Among other things, these laws allow for the collection of DNA samples from non-U.S. persons detained under U.S. authority.)
What just happenedApr 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2021
- Apr 22, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee - Apr 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee - Apr 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 21, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House