Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act
Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act
Plain Language Summary
# Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act (HR 76) - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish a dedicated fund to design, construct, and maintain a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. It would finance this project through multiple revenue sources: reducing foreign aid to countries by $2,000 for each of their citizens caught illegally entering the U.S. through the southern border, imposing a 5% fee on international money transfers (remittances), and increasing fees on arrival/departure forms (I-94) for certain foreign visitors entering the United States. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly affects border patrol operations and foreign countries receiving U.S.
aid (particularly Mexico, though military and law enforcement aid to Mexico could be exempted). It would also impact people sending money internationally and foreign nationals entering the U.S., as their fees would increase. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken to advance it further at this time.
CRS Official Summary
Fund and Complete the Border Wall ActThis bill establishes funding for a U.S.-Mexico border barrier and revises how border patrol agents are compensated for overtime.The Department of the Treasury shall set up an account for funding the design, construction, and maintenance of the barrier. The funds in the account are appropriated only for that purpose and for vehicles and equipment for border patrol agents.For each fiscal year, financial assistance to a country shall be reduced by $2,000 for each citizen or national of that country apprehended for illegally entering the United States through its southern border. The reduced amount shall be transferred to the border barrier account. The Department of State may opt not to reduce amounts appropriated to Mexico for various military and law enforcement-related activities.This bill establishes a 5% fee on foreign remittance transfers and increases the fee for the arrival/departure I-94 form for various aliens entering the United States, with part of the fees going to the border barrier account.By December 31, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security shall (1) take all actions necessary, including constructing barriers, to prevent illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico barrier; and (2) achieve operational control over all U.S. international borders.The bill changes how border patrol agents receive overtime pay when working up to 100 hours in a two-week period. For hours worked above 80, an agent shall receive at least 150% of the agent's regular hourly rate.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.