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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
Summary of Bill S 42
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of S 42
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.
Current Status of Bill S 42
Bill S 42 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill S 42 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 9, 2025. Bill S 42's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 42
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 42
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 42
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.
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.
Comments

Remington Camp
1,068
1 year ago
I'm so excited for this! It's gonna make a big difference. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for increased border security technology?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 42
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