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H.R.7073 - 50 Votes for the Wall Act115th Congress (2017-2018)

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Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] (Introduced 10/19/2018)
Committees: House - Homeland Security
Latest Action: House - 10/24/2018 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.  (All Actions)

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Introduced in House (10/19/2018)

50 Votes for the Wall Act

This bill establishes the Border Wall and Security Trust Fund for funds appropriated to construct a wall (including physical barriers and associated detection technology, roads, and lighting) along the international border between the United States and Mexico by January 19, 2021.

The bill provides appropriations to the fund equal to amounts requested by the Department of Homeland Security, which may not exceed a total of $25 billion.

The authority provided by this bill terminates on September 30, 2028. When the authority expires, any unobligated balances in the fund must be returned to the Treasury.