Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation directs the Comptroller General of the United States , also known as the Government Accountability Office (GAO), to undertake a comprehensive study. The primary objective of this study is to ascertain the total cost of construction materials that were procured for the United States-Mexico border wall but ultimately remained unused. The scope of the study specifically covers materials obtained during the period from January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025 . Following its completion, the GAO is required to submit this detailed report to Congress within 90 days of the bill's enactment, providing an accounting of these specific expenditures.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Border Wall Waste Accountability Act
USA119th CongressHR-326| House
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This legislation directs the Comptroller General of the United States , also known as the Government Accountability Office (GAO), to undertake a comprehensive study. The primary objective of this study is to ascertain the total cost of construction materials that were procured for the United States-Mexico border wall but ultimately remained unused. The scope of the study specifically covers materials obtained during the period from January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025 . Following its completion, the GAO is required to submit this detailed report to Congress within 90 days of the bill's enactment, providing an accounting of these specific expenditures.