United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

S 332 — WALL Act of 2023

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

WALL Act of 2023 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 and 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends various sections of the Internal Revenue Code and the Social Security Act to impose identification requirements for tax credits and benefits, specifically targeting individuals who are unauthorized to work in the U.S.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(6)

    Verification of immigration status.--For each dwelling unit for which a housing assistance payment contract is established under this subsection, the public housing agency shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as `E-Verify') to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status.

    This addition requires public housing agencies to verify the immigration status of noncitizen tenants using E-Verify and deny assistance to those without work-authorized status.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)

    Verification of immigration status.--For each dwelling unit in a project for which a housing assistance payment contract is established under this subsection, the public housing agency shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as `E-Verify') to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status.

    This addition enforces E-Verify checks for noncitizen tenants in certain housing projects, denying them assistance if they lack work-eligible status.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1437a

    Verification of immigration status.--For each public housing dwelling unit owned, assisted, or operated by a public housing agency, the public housing agency shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as `E-Verify') to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status.

    This mandates public housing agencies to use E-Verify for all prospective tenants, ensuring assistance is only provided to those with permissible immigration status.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 332 do?
WALL Act of 2023 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 and 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.
Who sponsors S 332?
S 332 is sponsored by Barrasso, John (Republican), Braun, Mike (Republican), Cruz, Ted (Republican), Risch, James E. (Republican), Rounds, Mike (Republican), Wicker, Roger F. (Republican), and Britt, Katie Boyd (Republican).
What is the current status of S 332?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 332?
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