H.R. 816 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Build the Wall Act of 2025
H.R. 816 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 28, 2025, sponsored by Jefferson Shreve with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Build the Wall Act of 2025 This bill establishes the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to construct and maintain physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. All unobligated amounts in the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds must be immediately deposited in the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jefferson Shreve (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (Jan 28, 2025)
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Other Immigration bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 5: Laken Riley Act
- S. 2: Secure America Act
- H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act
- H.R. 30: Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
- H.R. 32: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
- H.J.Res. 72: Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
- H.R. 163: Finish the Wall Act
- H.J.Res. 172: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States…
- H.J.Res. 206: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that any Representative…
- S.J.Res. 213: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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