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Build the Wall Now Act

USA118th CongressHR-989| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (19)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)George Santos (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (13)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Environment Subcommittee• Small Business Committee• Agriculture Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Build the Wall Now Act This bill resumes the construction of, and modifies the requirements for, a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must, within one day of the bill's enactment, resume any project related to the construction of such barriers (and any related infrastructure), and DHS may not cancel any contracts related to such construction that were entered into on or before January 20, 2021. Additionally, funds already appropriated for such construction must remain available until expended. The bill also modifies the requirements for the physical barriers along the southern border and requires DHS to consult with the labor organization representing border patrol agents about the safety and effectiveness of the agents deployed in the vicinity of the barriers. Finally, the bill exempts these construction projects from certain legal requirements, including requirements stemming from the Administrative Procedure Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the federal laws regarding public contracts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7450
Build the Wall Now Act
Feb 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-422
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Agriculture, Small Business, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability, 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 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Mar 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7450
    Build the Wall Now Act


  • February 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-422
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Agriculture, Small Business, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability, 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 15, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.


  • March 13, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-422: Build the Wall Now Act
  • HR 118-1531: To provide for the renewed availability of funds to construct the border wall upon the deployment of the National Guard to the southern land border of the United States, and for other purposes.

Build the Wall Now Act

USA118th CongressHR-989| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
Build the Wall Now Act This bill resumes the construction of, and modifies the requirements for, a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must, within one day of the bill's enactment, resume any project related to the construction of such barriers (and any related infrastructure), and DHS may not cancel any contracts related to such construction that were entered into on or before January 20, 2021. Additionally, funds already appropriated for such construction must remain available until expended. The bill also modifies the requirements for the physical barriers along the southern border and requires DHS to consult with the labor organization representing border patrol agents about the safety and effectiveness of the agents deployed in the vicinity of the barriers. Finally, the bill exempts these construction projects from certain legal requirements, including requirements stemming from the Administrative Procedure Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the federal laws regarding public contracts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7450
Build the Wall Now Act
Feb 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-422
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Agriculture, Small Business, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability, 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 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Mar 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7450
    Build the Wall Now Act


  • February 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-422
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Agriculture, Small Business, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability, 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 15, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.


  • March 13, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (19)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)George Santos (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (13)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Environment Subcommittee• Small Business Committee• Agriculture Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-422: Build the Wall Now Act
  • HR 118-1531: To provide for the renewed availability of funds to construct the border wall upon the deployment of the National Guard to the southern land border of the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted