Bills · HR 163
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 163GeneticsImmigration status and procedures
Finish the Wall Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly addresses ongoing debates about border security and immigration enforcement. If it becomes law, it would reverse the current policy of pausing border wall construction, leading to a significant physical change along the U.S.-Mexico border. This could impact the flow of migration and the strategies used for border enforcement, appealing to those who prioritize physical barriers for security.
For supporters, this bill represents a commitment to completing a major infrastructure project and using funds already approved by Congress. For critics, it raises concerns about the environmental impact, the cost-effectiveness of a wall versus other security measures, and the humanitarian consequences of further construction. The bill also reinforces federal DNA collection requirements at the border, which could be seen as an important security measure or as a privacy concern, depending on one's perspective.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately resume all border wall construction activities that were active or planned before January 20, 2021, within 24 hours of the bill becoming law.
This provision directly mandates the resumption of construction, reversing previous policy decisions to pause or stop such work.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to spend all funds previously set aside or specifically committed for border wall construction since October 1, 2016.
This ensures that existing dedicated money is used for its original purpose rather than being repurposed or remaining unspent.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a plan to Congress within 30 days to finish the specified border wall construction by September 30, 2026.
This establishes a clear timeline and accountability mechanism for the completion of the border wall system.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure and certify within 14 days that U.S. Customs and Border Protection fully complies with the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 for all adults processed at border facilities.
This provision aims to standardize and enforce DNA collection practices at the border, potentially expanding the scope or enforcement of such collection.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 29
R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
39
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DEM 0 REP 29 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
JAN 3
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 163
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 163GeneticsImmigration status and procedures
Finish the Wall Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
29
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