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Immediate Border Wall Construction Resumption and Removal of Legal Obstacles.

This bill mandates the immediate resumption of all physical barrier, road, and technology construction projects along the US-Mexico border, utilizing all previously allocated funds. A major consequence is the exemption of these construction projects from dozens of federal laws, including environmental protection and land management acts, severely limiting public and legal challenges to the rapid construction process. The bill also prohibits the use of funds to implement the presidential proclamation that halted construction.
Key points
Construction Restart: Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to resume all border barrier construction projects within one day of the law's enactment.
Waiver of Laws: Construction projects are exempted from nearly 50 federal laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act.
Funding: All funds appropriated for border barrier construction since 2018 must be used and remain available until fully spent.
Limited Court Review: Legal challenges to construction decisions are restricted exclusively to alleged violations of the US Constitution, with a 60-day filing deadline.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_422
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Process start date: 2023-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Build the Wall Now Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_422.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Construction Restart: Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to resume all border barrier construction projects within one day of the law's enactment.
  • Waiver of Laws: Construction projects are exempted from nearly 50 federal laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act.
  • Funding: All funds appropriated for border barrier construction since 2018 must be used and remain available until fully spent.
  • Limited Court Review: Legal challenges to construction decisions are restricted exclusively to alleged violations of the US Constitution, with a 60-day filing deadline.
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. Budd, Ted [R-NC].

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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