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House BillHR 76Civil actions and liabilityForeign aid and international relief

Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act

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This bill matters because it proposes a significant shift in how the U.S. funds border security measures, specifically the construction and maintenance of a physical barrier. If passed, it would directly impact the cost of sending money abroad for millions of individuals and alter the financial relationship between the U.S. and certain foreign countries. For those concerned about border security, it represents a concrete plan to allocate dedicated funds and set deadlines for border barrier completion.

If this bill becomes law, consumers will pay more to send money internationally and some international travelers will pay higher fees. Foreign governments would face financial consequences based on their citizens' illegal border crossings. If it doesn't pass, existing funding mechanisms and border security policies would remain, and these new fees and foreign aid reductions would not be implemented.

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PROVISION 01

Establishes a new "Secure the Southern Border Fund" in the Treasury to specifically pay for a U.S.-Mexico border barrier and Border Patrol equipment.

This centralizes funding for border barrier efforts, creating a dedicated and perpetual fund for this purpose.

PROVISION 02

Imposes a new 5% fee on all money transfers (remittances) sent from the U.S. to recipients located outside the country.

This creates a new, ongoing revenue stream for the border fund but increases costs for individuals sending money abroad.

PROVISION 03

Reduces U.S. financial aid to foreign countries by $2,000 for each citizen from that country apprehended illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

This provision aims to pressure foreign governments to address illegal migration by directly linking it to U.S. assistance.

PROVISION 04

Increases the fee for the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record from $6 to $25, with parts of the increase going to the new border fund and Border Patrol salaries.

This raises costs for some international travelers and provides additional revenue for border security and personnel.

PROVISION 05

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete "necessary actions" to improve border barriers by December 31, 2025.

This sets a specific deadline for the completion or enhancement of the physical border barrier.

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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 76

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJan 3, 2025

Last actionJan 3, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025

House BillHR 76Civil actions and liabilityForeign aid and international relief

Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act

INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025

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Passed Senate
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Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Establishes a new "Secure the Southern Border Fund" in the Treasury to specifically pay for a U.S.-Mexico border barrier and Border Patrol equipment.

This centralizes funding for border barrier efforts, creating a dedicated and perpetual fund for this purpose.

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Imposes a new 5% fee on all money transfers (remittances) sent from the U.S. to recipients located outside the country.

This creates a new, ongoing revenue stream for the border fund but increases costs for individuals sending money abroad.

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Reduces U.S. financial aid to foreign countries by $2,000 for each citizen from that country apprehended illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

This provision aims to pressure foreign governments to address illegal migration by directly linking it to U.S. assistance.

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Increases the fee for the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record from $6 to $25, with parts of the increase going to the new border fund and Border Patrol salaries.

This raises costs for some international travelers and provides additional revenue for border security and personnel.

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Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete "necessary actions" to improve border barriers by December 31, 2025.

This sets a specific deadline for the completion or enhancement of the physical border barrier.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment.

Secretary of the Treasury to establish the "Secure the Southern Border Fund".

Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, beginning with the first fiscal year after enactment.

Secretary of Homeland Security to determine and report annual illegal border crossings.

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection.

Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with others, to develop a system for remittance transfer providers to submit collected fees.

Not later than December 31, 2025.

Secretary of Homeland Security to take necessary actions to improve barriers at the border.

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
Not specified (revenue-dependent)	Secure the Southern Border Fund	mandatory	until expended

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
criminal/civil	not more than $500,000 or twice the value of funds involved (whichever is greater), or imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both.	individuals who, with intent to evade a remittance fee, knowingly request or facilitate such a transfer to an overseas recipient.
administrative/economic	ineligible to receive foreign assistance, ineligible to participate in the visa waiver program or other programs.	any foreign country that, by joint determination of Secretaries, aids or harbors an individual conspiring to avoid the remittance fee.

GLOSSARY

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Remittance Transfer: A transfer of money from someone in the United States to someone in a foreign country, often sent by an immigrant to family members back home.
Appropriation: Money specifically set aside by Congress for a particular government use or purpose, making it legally available for spending.
Fiscal Year: The 12-month period that the government uses for budgeting and accounting, which runs from October 1st to September 30th.
Foreign Assistance: Aid, usually in the form of money, food, or other resources, provided by the U.S. government to other countries.
Form I-94: An Arrival/Departure Record issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to foreign visitors to document their legal entry into the U.S. and the authorized period of stay.
Treasury of the United States: The department of the U.S. government responsible for managing federal finances, including collecting taxes, minting currency, and managing government accounts.
Visa Waiver Program: A program that allows citizens of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without needing to apply for a visa.

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