H.R. 2729 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Finish the Wall Act
H.R. 2729 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 21, 2021, sponsored by Clay Higgins with 86 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 86
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Finish the Wall Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities related to the construction of a barrier system along the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other border-related issues. DHS must resume all such construction activities that were planned or underway prior to January 20, 2021.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Clay Higgins (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 86 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. (Apr 22, 2021)
Other Immigration bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 5681: Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act
- S. 3157: Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
- S. 5168: Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
- H.R. 461: Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
- H.R. 1259: REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021
- S. 1891: NO BAN Act
- H.R. 1901: Stopping Border Surges Act
- H.R. 1909: Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
- H.R. 1941: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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