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Finish It Act: Stop Wasting Taxpayer Money on Stored Border Wall Materials.

This bill mandates the immediate cessation of public spending on storing unused border wall construction materials by requiring the Department of Defense to transfer or donate them to southern border states. The goal is to utilize these materials to enhance border security and stop the daily waste of approximately $130,000 in storage fees, benefiting taxpayers and potentially improving national security.
Key points
Requires the Department of Defense to use, transfer, or donate all excess border wall materials (valued at $300 million) to states along the southern border.
Ends the current expenditure of approximately $130,000 per day paid by the DoD for storing these unused construction materials.
States receiving materials must certify they will use them exclusively for building a permanent border barrier within two years or face financial penalties.
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Print number: 118_S_1498
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Process start date: 2023-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Finish It Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1498.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the Department of Defense to use, transfer, or donate all excess border wall materials (valued at $300 million) to states along the southern border.
  • Ends the current expenditure of approximately $130,000 per day paid by the DoD for storing these unused construction materials.
  • States receiving materials must certify they will use them exclusively for building a permanent border barrier within two years or face financial penalties.
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 Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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