During the 2016 campaign, Trump repeatedly promised that Mexico will pay for the border wall. In a tweet in August last year, he again stated his intention to make Mexico pay for it.
With Mexico being one of the highest crime Nations in the world, we must have THE WALL. Mexico will pay for it through reimbursement/other.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2017
Proposals under the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act
Under the legislation, the federal government would reduce its foreign aid to Mexico and other countries by $2,000 for every person caught entering the country illegally. It will also increase fees for travel Form I-94 from $6 to $25.
Additionally, the federal government will charge a fee for all money transfers to recipients outside the United States.
The held back funds, the additional I-94 fee and the money transfer fee will go to the border wall fund. The construction of the border wall will start by December 2019.
Furthermore, the legislation is seeking to restore overtime pay for Border Patrol at the same rate as all other law enforcement agencies under the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump Threatens Government Shutdown
Trump is requesting that Congress appropriate $25 billion for the border wall and other border security technology.
