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Border Wall Reimbursement for States

This bill aims to reimburse states for expenses incurred in building border walls. Citizens in states like Texas, who have already paid taxes for these efforts, might see a financial relief as their state receives federal funds, potentially impacting future state budget decisions.
Key points
States that have built border security walls can apply for reimbursement from the federal government.
Texas, having spent billions on border security, including wall construction, would be eligible to recover these funds.
Reimbursement funds could also come from Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, potentially affecting the availability of those funds for other purposes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4059
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Process start date: 2021-06-22