What does Preamble of Finish the Wall Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To immediately resume construction of the border wall system along the international border between the United States and Mexico to secure the border, enforce the rule of law, and expend appropriated funds as mandated by Congress, and for other purposes,' aims to resume construction of the border wall system. The bill intends to secure the border and enforce the rule of law. It also seeks to ensure appropriated funds are expended as mandated by Congress.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Finish the Wall Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Finish the Wall Act.

What does BORDER WALL SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION. of Finish the Wall Act do?

The Secretary of Homeland Security must resume border wall system construction within 24 hours of enactment. No contracts for border wall system construction entered into on or before January 20, 2021, can be cancelled. Funds appropriated or obligated for border wall system construction must be used to carry out this Act. An implementation plan for border wall system construction must be submitted to congressional committees within 30 days. A plan to complete tactical infrastructure and technology elements of the border wall system must be submitted within 90 days.

What does DNA COLLECTION CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW. of Finish the Wall Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is compliant with the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005. The compliance requirement applies to all border facilities processing adults, including those in family units, in CBP custody. The Secretary must certify compliance to the House and Senate Committees on Homeland Security within 14 days of the Act's enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Finish the Wall Act do?

This section defines terms used in the Act Appropriate congressional committees are specified Tactical infrastructure and technology are defined in relation to a border wall system

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Finish the Wall Act

Last updated: 1/3/2025 · Introduced: 1/3/2025

Author: Clay Higgins (R-LA)

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The Secretary of Homeland Security must resume border wall system construction within 24 hours of enactment, using previously appropriated or obligated funds.
The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection compliance with the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 for all border facilities processing adults in CBP custody.
The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit plans to congressional committees, including an implementation plan within 30 days and a plan to complete tactical infrastructure and technology elements within 90 days.

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