Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4679

FASTER Act

Southern Border Infrastructure Surveys and Repairs

Jul 24, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committeeNo action in 11 months

The FASTER Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process within the House Committee on Homeland Security. It was recently sent to a subcommittee for review, which means it is actively moving forward. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While border security is a high priority for many, the power to skip environmental laws usually faces strong opposition from one side of the aisle in a divided Congress.

Key Points

The Department of Homeland Security would be required to check the southern border every two years. They would look for gaps in the border wall, broken equipment, or outdated technology that makes it harder to secure the area.
After each check, the agency must send a report to Congress. This report will list exactly where the border needs more security or where current structures are falling apart due to damage or lack of maintenance.
If the survey finds any problems, the government must fix them quickly. To speed things up, the Secretary of Homeland Security can ignore certain laws, like environmental protections, that might normally slow down construction or repairs.
The goal of this plan is to make sure the border has working walls and technology at all times. It focuses on fixing damage from weather or wear and tear without waiting for long legal reviews or paperwork.

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Milestones

3 milestones3 actions

Jul 24, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 23, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Jul 23, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

FASTER Act

Bill NumberHR 4679

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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