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US HB76

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Biggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Secure the Southern Border Fund" in the Treasury within 60 days of enactment, with funds automatically appropriated to DHS for constructing/maintaining the U.S.-Mexico border barrier and purchasing Border Patrol vehicles and equipment (limited to 5% for equipment)

  • Imposes a 5% fee on all international remittance transfers, deposited into the border fund; penalties for evasion include up to $500,000 or twice the transfer value, and up to 20 years imprisonment

  • Reduces foreign assistance by $2,000 per apprehended illegal border crosser attributed to each country of origin, with those funds transferred to the border fund; exempts certain Mexico security/military aid programs

  • Increases the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record fee from $6 to $25, with $9 going to the border fund and $10 designated for Border Patrol agent salaries

  • Requires DHS to design, construct, and install physical barriers along the entire U.S.-Mexico border by December 31, 2025, with authority to waive any legal requirements to expedite construction

Legislative Description

Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act

Immigration

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

1/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement1/3/2025
Homeland Security1/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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