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FACE Act

USA116th CongressS-263| Senate 
| Updated: 1/29/2019
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Full Fair and Complete Exchange Act or the FACE Act This bill requires the federal government to compensate land owners the full fair market value for land seized for the construction of any barrier or related infrastructure at the U.S.-Mexico border. The government shall not take possession of such land before the compensation has been received and all relevant court proceedings have been completed. For tribal land, the government shall secure the approval of all relevant tribal stakeholders before taking possession. The bill also imposes various consultation and public meeting requirements related to such land acquisitions.
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Timeline
Jan 29, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 29, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 27, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3500
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • January 29, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 29, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 27, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3500
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesHistoric sites and heritage areasIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersLand use and conservationLatin AmericaMexicoParks, recreation areas, trailsProperty rightsPublic participation and lobbyingState and local government operationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

FACE Act

USA116th CongressS-263| Senate 
| Updated: 1/29/2019
Full Fair and Complete Exchange Act or the FACE Act This bill requires the federal government to compensate land owners the full fair market value for land seized for the construction of any barrier or related infrastructure at the U.S.-Mexico border. The government shall not take possession of such land before the compensation has been received and all relevant court proceedings have been completed. For tribal land, the government shall secure the approval of all relevant tribal stakeholders before taking possession. The bill also imposes various consultation and public meeting requirements related to such land acquisitions.
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Timeline
Jan 29, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 29, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 27, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3500
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • January 29, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 29, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 27, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3500
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesHistoric sites and heritage areasIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersLand use and conservationLatin AmericaMexicoParks, recreation areas, trailsProperty rightsPublic participation and lobbyingState and local government operationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats