To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".

House Bill

H.R. 989

119th Congress

To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Shontel M. Brown

Representative

Democratic

OH-11

Cosponsors

19

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to resume construction of a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, even if previous contracts for that construction were canceled. It would also exempt these construction projects from several environmental and contracting laws.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

SponsorShontel M. Brown (D-OH)

Introduced6/3/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to resume construction of a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, even if previous contracts for that construction were canceled. It would also exempt these construction projects from several

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This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to resume construction of a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, even if previous contracts for that construction were canceled. It would also exempt these construction projects from several environmental and contracting laws.

Bill Number: 989
Sponsor: Shontel M. Brown (D-OH)
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".
Bill Number: 989
Sponsor: Shontel M. Brown (D-OH)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Summary: This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to resume construction of a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, even if previous contracts for that construction were canceled. It would also exempt these construction projects from several environmental and contracting laws.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to resume construction of a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, even if previous contracts for that construction were canceled. It would also exempt these construction projects from several environmental and contracting laws.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Build the Wall Now Act This bill resumes the construction of, and modifies the requirements for, a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must, within one day of the bill's enactment, resume any project related to the construction of such barriers (and any related infrastructure), and DHS may not cancel any contracts related to such construction that were entered into on or before January 20, 2021. Additionally, funds already appropriated for such construction must remain available until expended. The bill also modifies the requirements for the physical barriers along the southern border and requires DHS to consult with the labor organization representing border patrol agents about the safety and effectiveness of the agents deployed in the vicinity of the barriers. Finally, the bill exempts these construction projects from certain legal requirements, including requirements stemming from the Administrative Procedure Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the federal laws regarding public contracts.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to resume construction of a border wall with Mexico within 1 day of the bill being enacted.
Prevents the cancellation of any contracts related to border wall construction that were in place before January 20, 2021.
Exempts border wall construction projects from various environmental and contracting laws.
Requires DHS to consult with border patrol agents about the safety and effectiveness of the border wall.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would lead to the resumption of border wall construction, which could impact communities along the U.S.-Mexico border. It would also reduce environmental regulations and oversight for these construction projects, which could have negative impacts on the local environment and wildlife.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

989, 119th Congress (2025). "To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-989