To establish the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund and to transfer unobligated amounts from the Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to such Fund to construct and maintain physical barriers along the southern border.

1/29/2025, 9:21 AM
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Bill 119 HR 816, also known as the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund Act, aims to create a fund specifically designated for the construction and maintenance of physical barriers along the southern border of the United States. The bill proposes transferring unobligated funds from the Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to this new fund.

The main goal of this legislation is to enhance border security and control illegal immigration by building and maintaining physical barriers along the southern border. The bill does not specify the exact amount of funds to be transferred or allocated to the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund.

Supporters of the bill argue that strengthening border security is crucial for national security and the protection of American citizens. They believe that physical barriers are an effective way to deter illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Opponents of the bill argue that building a border wall is costly and ineffective in addressing the root causes of illegal immigration. They believe that resources would be better spent on other border security measures, such as technology and personnel. Overall, Bill 119 HR 816 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over immigration and border security in the United States.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 816

Introduced on
2025-01-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Bill 119 HR 816, also known as the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund Act, aims to create a fund specifically designated for the construction and maintenance of physical barriers along the southern border of the United States. The bill proposes transferring unobligated funds from the Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to this new fund.

The main goal of this legislation is to enhance border security and control illegal immigration by building and maintaining physical barriers along the southern border. The bill does not specify the exact amount of funds to be transferred or allocated to the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund.

Supporters of the bill argue that strengthening border security is crucial for national security and the protection of American citizens. They believe that physical barriers are an effective way to deter illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Opponents of the bill argue that building a border wall is costly and ineffective in addressing the root causes of illegal immigration. They believe that resources would be better spent on other border security measures, such as technology and personnel. Overall, Bill 119 HR 816 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over immigration and border security in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund and to transfer unobligated amounts from the Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to such Fund to construct and maintain physical barriers along the southern border.

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Latest Action1/28/2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris...