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WALL Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 332
The WALL Act of 2023 outlines specific requirements for the construction of the barrier, including the use of materials that are durable and difficult to breach. The bill also allocates funding for the construction of the barrier, with the goal of completing the project within a specified timeframe.
In addition to the construction of the physical barrier, the WALL Act of 2023 includes provisions for increased border patrol staffing and technology enhancements to further secure the border. The bill also addresses issues related to asylum seekers and the processing of immigration cases. Overall, the WALL Act of 2023 aims to strengthen border security and address immigration concerns through the construction of a physical barrier, increased staffing, and technology enhancements. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary for national security, while opponents raise concerns about the cost and effectiveness of the proposed measures.
Congressional Summary of S 332
WALL Act of 2023
This bill appropriates $25 billion for the construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other issues related to immigration.
As offsets to this spending, the bill restricts the child tax credit, earned income credits, and lifetime learning credits to those with Social Security numbers and not prohibited from employment in the United States. Also, individuals who file taxes using an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) instead of a Social Security number must pay a fee ($300 for each individual on the tax return using an ITIN).
The bill restricts eligibility for certain federally-funded benefits, including unemployment compensation, supplemental nutrition assistance, and housing benefits, to those eligible to work in the United States. Agencies administering such benefits must use the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of applicants for such benefits.
This bill also sets fines for non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who improperly enter the United States or overstay their visas.
