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Funding Border Barrier Construction in Southwest U.S. States

This act proposes establishing a $22 billion fund to enable states bordering Mexico (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California) to construct or continue building border barriers. These funds would come from rescinding unspent federal funds previously allocated to state, local, and tribal governments, potentially impacting the availability of other federal programs.
Key points
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California can receive funds for building border barriers with Mexico.
A total of $22 billion is allocated for this purpose, sourced from rescinding unspent federal funds previously designated for state and local governments.
The President must disburse funds within 30 days of receiving a certification from a state governor intending to use the funds for barrier construction.
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Print number: 117_HR_4593
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Process start date: 2021-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Securing Our Border States Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4593.

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 2021-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California can receive funds for building border barriers with Mexico.
  • A total of $22 billion is allocated for this purpose, sourced from rescinding unspent federal funds previously designated for state and local governments.
  • The President must disburse funds within 30 days of receiving a certification from a state governor intending to use the funds for barrier construction.
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. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36].

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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