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S.53: WALL Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 8, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 8, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 8, 2019
Bill Summary
WALL Act of 2019 This bill appropriates $25 billion for the construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. The amount shall remain available until expended. As offsets to the spending, this bill restricts the child tax credit, earned income credits, and lifetime learning credits to those with social security numbers and not prohibited from employment in the United States. Also, individuals who file taxes using an individual taxpayer...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 8, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jan. 8, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) |