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- H.R.85
H.R.85: Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act This bill establishes funding for a U.S.-Mexico border barrier and revises how border patrol agents are compensated for overtime. The Department of the Treasury shall set up an account for funding the design, construction, and maintenance of the barrier. The funds are appropriated only for that purpose and for vehicles and equipment for border patrol agents. For each fiscal year, financial assistance to a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 4, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and Appropriations, 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.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) |