A bill 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.

1/14/2025, 11:56 AM
Congress
119

Number
S - 42

Introduced on
2025-01-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
John Barrasso

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Build the Wall Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to construct and maintain physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. All unobligated amounts in the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds must be immediately deposited in the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund.

Bill 119 s 42, 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 by building and upkeeping physical barriers along the southern border. This fund would provide the necessary resources to carry out these construction and maintenance projects.

Supporters of the bill argue that strengthening border security is crucial for national security and immigration control. They believe that physical barriers are an effective way to deter illegal immigration and protect the country from potential threats. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the funds should be allocated towards other pressing issues, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. They also raise concerns about the environmental impact of constructing physical barriers along the border. Overall, Bill 119 s 42 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate surrounding immigration and border security in the United States. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on border policy in the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill 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.

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Latest Summary2/28/2025

Build the Wall Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to construct and maintain physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. All unob...


Latest Action1/9/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.