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Build the Wall Now Act

1/18/2024, 3:58 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 989

Build the Wall Now Act

This bill resumes the construction of, and modifies the requirements for, a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must, within one day of the bill's enactment, resume any project related to the construction of such barriers (and any related infrastructure), and DHS may not cancel any contracts related to such construction that were entered into on or before January 20, 2021. Additionally, funds already appropriated for such construction must remain available until expended.

The bill also modifies the requirements for the physical barriers along the southern border and requires DHS to consult with the labor organization representing border patrol agents about the safety and effectiveness of the agents deployed in the vicinity of the barriers.

Finally, the bill exempts these construction projects from certain legal requirements, including requirements stemming from the Administrative Procedure Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the federal laws regarding public contracts.

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Current Status of Bill HR 989

Bill HR 989 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2023. Bill HR 989 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2023.  Bill HR 989's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of March 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 989

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
19
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
19
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 989

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 989

Build the Wall Now Act
Build the Wall Now Act
To remove legal impediments preventing construction of a border barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico, improve the construction requirements for such barrier, make previously appropriated funds available for constructing such barrier until expended, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 989

Jim Banks
Jim Banks
IndianaRepublican
Beth Van Duyne
Beth Van Duyne
TexasRepublican
Jefferson Van Drew
Jefferson Van Drew
New JerseyRepublican
William R. Timmons IV
William R. Timmons IV
South CarolinaRepublican
Keith Self
Keith Self
TexasRepublican
George Santos
George Santos
New YorkRepublican

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