# 117-hr-8371: Border Bonds for America Act of 2022

117-hr-8371, Border Bonds for America Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] (R-MS); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8371
- Congress: 117
- Title: Border Bonds for America Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
- Introduced: 2022-07-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] (R-MS)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Border Bonds for America Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to issue up to $5 billion in bonds in a fiscal year, with proceeds going into a trust fund for the construction of reinforced fencing, physical barriers, and related infrastructure for the southwest border with Mexico. Treasury may issue such bonds for 30 years from the bill's enactment date. The bill also authorizes Treasury to accept gifts of money for the same purpose.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2022-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8371 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8371)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8371 (as of 2025-11-18).