To allow the Secretary of the Treasury to accept public donations to fund the construction of a barrier on the border between the United States and Mexico and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Nov 2018): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 7207, would create a mechanism for the Secretary of the Treasury to accept monetary donations from the public. These funds would be deposited into a new account called the "Border Wall Trust Fund." The bill specifies that these donations could be used for planning, designing, constructing, or maintaining a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.
If enacted, this would allow individuals or groups to voluntarily contribute money for the explicit purpose of funding border barrier projects. The Secretary of the Treasury would also be required to establish a publicly accessible website to facilitate the collection of these donations.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 30, 2018, during the 115th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. According to the official summary, the bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Its current status is "Introduced."
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Official summary
This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to accept gifts of money for constructing or maintaining a wall on the U.S. and Mexico border. Treasury shall establish a trust fund and website for that purpose.
Timeline
30 Nov 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7207 do?
- This bill, H.R. 7207, would create a mechanism for the Secretary of the Treasury to accept monetary donations from the public. These funds would be deposited into a new account called the "Border Wall Trust Fund." The bill specifies that these donations could be used for planning, designing, constructing, or maintaining a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. If enacted, this would allow individuals or groups to voluntarily contribute money for the explicit purpose of funding border barrier projects. The Secretary of the Treasury would also be required to establish a publicly accessible website to facilitate the collection of these donations. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 30, 2018, during the 115th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. According to the official summary, the bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Its current status is "Introduced."
- Has H.R. 7207 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7207. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7207?
- H.R. 7207 was sponsored by Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7207?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (30 Nov 2018).
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