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Border Wall Waste Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-326| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Beth Van Duyne

Beth Van Duyne

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Andy Harris (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Comptroller General of the United States , also known as the Government Accountability Office (GAO), to undertake a comprehensive study. The primary objective of this study is to ascertain the total cost of construction materials that were procured for the United States-Mexico border wall but ultimately remained unused. The scope of the study specifically covers materials obtained during the period from January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025 . Following its completion, the GAO is required to submit this detailed report to Congress within 90 days of the bill's enactment, providing an accounting of these specific expenditures.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7475
Border Wall Waste Accountability Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7475
    Border Wall Waste Accountability Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Government Operations and Politics

Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigations

Border Wall Waste Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-326| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This legislation directs the Comptroller General of the United States , also known as the Government Accountability Office (GAO), to undertake a comprehensive study. The primary objective of this study is to ascertain the total cost of construction materials that were procured for the United States-Mexico border wall but ultimately remained unused. The scope of the study specifically covers materials obtained during the period from January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025 . Following its completion, the GAO is required to submit this detailed report to Congress within 90 days of the bill's enactment, providing an accounting of these specific expenditures.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7475
Border Wall Waste Accountability Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7475
    Border Wall Waste Accountability Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Beth Van Duyne

Beth Van Duyne

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Andy Harris (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigations