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Border Materials Transfer: States Get Unused Construction Supplies.

This bill allows states bordering Mexico to receive unused construction materials from the federal government for free. It means states like Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California can use these supplies for their own border projects, potentially saving taxpayer money and speeding up local initiatives.
Key points
Unused federal border construction materials will be given to border states (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California) at no cost.
The federal government will handle the delivery of these materials to state facilities.
States can now use these materials for their own road or barrier construction along the southern border.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_588
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
Process start date: 2023-01-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Border Construction Materials Transfer Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_588.

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 2023-01-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unused federal border construction materials will be given to border states (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California) at no cost.
  • The federal government will handle the delivery of these materials to state facilities.
  • States can now use these materials for their own road or barrier construction along the southern border.
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. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-13.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Security Local Government Migration