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Border Wall Funding: New Fees and Rules

This act establishes a special fund for the construction and maintenance of the border wall with Mexico. Funds will come from new fees on international money transfers and increased entry document fees. The act aims to enhance border security but may impact the cost of sending money abroad and traveling to the U.S.
Key points
Introduction of a 5% fee on money transfers sent outside the U.S., potentially increasing costs for individuals supporting families abroad.
Increase in the fee for the I-94 entry form from $6 to $25, affecting travel costs for some individuals entering the U.S.
Reduction of financial aid to countries whose citizens illegally cross the U.S. border, potentially impacting international relations.
Acceleration of the construction and improvement of physical barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border, with the possibility of waiving certain legal requirements.
Changes to overtime pay rules for Border Patrol agents, which may affect their working conditions.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_76
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_76.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of a 5% fee on money transfers sent outside the U.S., potentially increasing costs for individuals supporting families abroad.
  • Increase in the fee for the I-94 entry form from $6 to $25, affecting travel costs for some individuals entering the U.S.
  • Reduction of financial aid to countries whose citizens illegally cross the U.S. border, potentially impacting international relations.
  • Acceleration of the construction and improvement of physical barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border, with the possibility of waiving certain legal requirements.
  • Changes to overtime pay rules for Border Patrol agents, which may affect their working conditions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

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 2025-12-23.

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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