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To impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security.
12/19/2024, 9:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6817
Bill 118 hr 6817, also known as the Remittance Transfers Enforcement and Border Security Act, proposes to impose a fee on certain remittance transfers in order to fund border security measures. The bill aims to address concerns about the flow of money from the United States to other countries, particularly those with high levels of illegal immigration.
If passed, the bill would require financial institutions to collect a fee on remittance transfers sent to certain countries, with the revenue generated from these fees being allocated towards enhancing border security efforts. The specific countries targeted for these fees would be determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Supporters of the bill argue that imposing fees on remittance transfers is a fair way to fund border security measures, as it targets individuals who are benefiting from the US financial system while potentially contributing to illegal immigration. However, opponents of the bill raise concerns about the potential impact on individuals who rely on remittance transfers to support family members in other countries. Overall, Bill 118 hr 6817 represents a controversial approach to funding border security through remittance transfers, and its passage would likely spark further debate and discussion on the issue.
If passed, the bill would require financial institutions to collect a fee on remittance transfers sent to certain countries, with the revenue generated from these fees being allocated towards enhancing border security efforts. The specific countries targeted for these fees would be determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Supporters of the bill argue that imposing fees on remittance transfers is a fair way to fund border security measures, as it targets individuals who are benefiting from the US financial system while potentially contributing to illegal immigration. However, opponents of the bill raise concerns about the potential impact on individuals who rely on remittance transfers to support family members in other countries. Overall, Bill 118 hr 6817 represents a controversial approach to funding border security through remittance transfers, and its passage would likely spark further debate and discussion on the issue.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6817
Bill HR 6817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2023. Bill HR 6817 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 14, 2023. Bill HR 6817's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6817
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6817
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6817
To impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security.
To impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6817
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