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Border Wall Trust Fund: Public Donations for Border Barrier Construction

This act establishes a special fund allowing citizens to donate money for the construction and maintenance of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. These donations will be exclusively used for this purpose, and contributors may be recognized on a commemorative display.
Key points
Citizens can voluntarily donate money for the construction and maintenance of the border barrier.
A dedicated trust fund will be established to collect these donations.
Funds can only be used for planning, designing, constructing, or maintaining the U.S.-Mexico border barrier.
A publicly accessible website will be created to facilitate donations.
Donors may be recognized on a commemorative display integrated into the border barrier.
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Print number: 117_HR_416
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2021-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Border Wall Trust Fund Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_416.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Citizens can voluntarily donate money for the construction and maintenance of the border barrier.
  • A dedicated trust fund will be established to collect these donations.
  • Funds can only be used for planning, designing, constructing, or maintaining the U.S.-Mexico border barrier.
  • A publicly accessible website will be created to facilitate donations.
  • Donors may be recognized on a commemorative display integrated into the border barrier.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Public Investments Migration Security