Border Wall Trust Fund Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Jun 2018): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
What this bill does
The Border Wall Trust Fund Act would allow the Secretary of the Treasury to accept public donations for the planning, design, construction, or maintenance of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. These donations would be deposited into a newly established "Border Wall Trust Fund." Money from this fund would then be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for use on the border barrier.
This bill would affect individuals and organizations wishing to contribute money towards the border barrier's construction. It also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a commemorative display, up to one mile long, as part of the barrier to recognize donors. The Secretary of the Treasury would be required to create a website to receive these donations and inform the public about the costs and use of funds.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2018 during the 115th Congress. It was referred to committees, but the provided information states it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote. Therefore, it did not advance in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Border Wall Trust Fund Act
This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to accept donations to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico international border.
The Department of Homeland Security shall provide for a commemorative display as an integrated part of the barrier recognizing individuals who contributed to the Border Wall Trust Fund established by this bill.
Timeline
4 Jun 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5876 do?
- The Border Wall Trust Fund Act would allow the Secretary of the Treasury to accept public donations for the planning, design, construction, or maintenance of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. These donations would be deposited into a newly established "Border Wall Trust Fund." Money from this fund would then be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for use on the border barrier. This bill would affect individuals and organizations wishing to contribute money towards the border barrier's construction. It also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a commemorative display, up to one mile long, as part of the barrier to recognize donors. The Secretary of the Treasury would be required to create a website to receive these donations and inform the public about the costs and use of funds. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2018 during the 115th Congress. It was referred to committees, but the provided information states it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote. Therefore, it did not advance in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 5876 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5876. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5876?
- H.R. 5876 was sponsored by Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] (R-TN), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5876?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. (4 Jun 2018).
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