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Build the Wall Now Act

USA118th CongressS-422| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2023
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Mike Braun (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 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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Timeline
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • February 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-989
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • 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.
  • HR 118-989: Build the Wall Now Act

Build the Wall Now Act

USA118th CongressS-422| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2023
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
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • February 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-989
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Mike Braun (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • 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.
  • HR 118-989: Build the Wall Now Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted