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Transfer of Border Wall Materials to States Along Mexico Border

This act aims to transfer unused border barrier construction materials to the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. Citizens in these states may see an impact on local border security projects, funded and implemented by state authorities, without additional federal fees for the materials. The act also mandates the termination of federal contracts related to the maintenance of these materials.
Key points
Unused border barrier construction materials will be transferred to Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas upon their request.
States will receive the materials free of charge, with no delivery fees.
The materials must be used for barrier construction along the U.S.-Mexico international border.
Federal contracts for the maintenance and security of these materials will be terminated.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8230
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Process start date: 2022-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BUILD IT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8230.

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 2022-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unused border barrier construction materials will be transferred to Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas upon their request.
  • States will receive the materials free of charge, with no delivery fees.
  • The materials must be used for barrier construction along the U.S.-Mexico international border.
  • Federal contracts for the maintenance and security of these materials will be terminated.
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. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2].

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 2026-01-02.

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