H.R. 163 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Finish the Wall Act
H.R. 163 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Clay Higgins with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- 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: 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 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 3, 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.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…
- H.J.Res. 215: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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