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Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act

USA116th CongressHR-85| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2019
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (14)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Appropriations Committee• Judiciary Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act This 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 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 to go into the border barrier account. By December 31, 2019, DHS 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.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 116-3199: Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 2020
Border security and unlawful immigrationBuilding constructionCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign aid and international reliefGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment trust fundsInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeMexicoUser charges and fees

Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act

USA116th CongressHR-85| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2019
Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act This 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 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 to go into the border barrier account. By December 31, 2019, DHS 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.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (14)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Appropriations Committee• Judiciary Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 116-3199: Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationBuilding constructionCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign aid and international reliefGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment trust fundsInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeMexicoUser charges and fees