To authorize the transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas of certain materials for the construction of the border wall, and for other purposes.

1/9/2024, 7:00 PM

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas unused materials obtained for constructing a border wall in each respective state.

Bill 118 hr 3454, also known as the "Border Wall Materials Transfer Authorization Act," aims to authorize the transfer of certain materials to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas for the construction of the border wall between the United States and Mexico. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to border security.

The bill specifies that the materials to be transferred must be used exclusively for the construction of the border wall and cannot be used for any other purpose. It also outlines the process for transferring the materials, including the responsibilities of the federal government and the receiving states.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the use of the transferred materials to ensure they are being used as intended. It also addresses any potential environmental impacts of the construction of the border wall and requires compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 3454 seeks to facilitate the construction of the border wall by authorizing the transfer of materials to the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, while also ensuring accountability and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3454

Introduced on
2023-05-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/17/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas unused materials obtained for constructing a border wall in each respective state.

Bill 118 hr 3454, also known as the "Border Wall Materials Transfer Authorization Act," aims to authorize the transfer of certain materials to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas for the construction of the border wall between the United States and Mexico. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to border security.

The bill specifies that the materials to be transferred must be used exclusively for the construction of the border wall and cannot be used for any other purpose. It also outlines the process for transferring the materials, including the responsibilities of the federal government and the receiving states.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the use of the transferred materials to ensure they are being used as intended. It also addresses any potential environmental impacts of the construction of the border wall and requires compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 3454 seeks to facilitate the construction of the border wall by authorizing the transfer of materials to the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, while also ensuring accountability and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas of certain materials for the construction of the border wall, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Immigration

Potential Impact
Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
Materials
New Mexico
Texas

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/9/2024

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas unused materials obtained for constructing a border wall in each respective state.


Latest Action5/18/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.