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H.R. 163

Finish the Wall Act

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025Immigration

Plain-English summary

Finish the Wall Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities related to the construction of a barrier system along the U. S. -Mexico border and addresses other border-related issues. DHS must resume all such construction activities that were planned or underway prior to January 20, 2021.

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Official Subjects

ImmigrationCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureBorder security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresPublic contracts and procurementGenetics

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