S. 293: WALL Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-29 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-05-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-29):
WALL Act of 2025
This bill appropriates $25 billion for the construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other issues related to immigration.
As offsets to this spending, the bill restricts the child tax credit, earned income credits, and lifetime learning credits to those with Social Security numbers who are not prohibited from employment in the United States. Also, individuals who file taxes using an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) instead of a Social Security number must pay a fee ($300 for each individual on the tax return using an ITIN).
The bill restricts eligibility for certain federally funded benefits, including unemployment compensation, supplemental nutrition assistance, and housing benefits, to those eligible to work in the United States. Agencies administering such benefits must use the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of applicants for such benefits.
This bill also sets fines for non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who improperly enter the United States or overstay their visas.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 293 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 293?
S. 293 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: WALL Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 293 are available on congress.gov.
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