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S 293 · in committee · major

WALL Act of 2025

What this bill does

  • This bill appropriates $25 billion to construct a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • It affects immigrants, tax filers using ITINs, and people applying for federal benefits.
  • Tax credits are restricted by work eligibility; ITIN filers pay a $300 fee; benefit agencies must use E-Verify.

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  1. 01

    How would the $25 billion border wall construction cost compare to other border security approaches in effectiveness and long-term maintenance expenses?

  2. 02

    What are the intended consequences of the $300 ITIN tax fee on immigrant workers and small business owners who rely on this filing method?

  3. 03

    How would E-Verify requirements for federal benefits affect processing times and costs for agencies administering programs like SNAP or housing assistance?

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Katie Boyd Britt

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Introduced 2025-01-29

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-29 · senate · IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  2. 2025-01-29 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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