Contact Congress about S. 332: WALL Act of 2023

The bill would spend $25 billion on a physical barrier at the southern border. It would also tighten tax-credit rules, add ITIN filing fees, expand E-Verify checks for some benefits and housing, and raise immigration fines.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

WALL Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects border agencies, families claiming tax credits, people who file taxes with ITINs, and noncitizens applying for certain benefits or housing help. It also affects state benefit agencies, public housing agencies, private owners in assisted housing programs, and federal agencies that would write rules or check records.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would pair major border wall funding with changes to taxes, benefits, housing, and immigration penalties. It could shift federal money toward a physical barrier and make some families prove work-authorized Social Security numbers before receiving tax credits. It could also make benefit and housing applications more tied to immigration status checks. The practical effects would depend on how agencies write the rules and how often errors or delays happen.

Key provisions in S. 332

• The bill gives $25 billion for a physical barrier along the U.S. southern border. This is mandatory funding, and it stays available until fully spent.
• The Child Tax Credit would require valid work-authorized Social Security numbers. The taxpayer, spouse, and qualifying child each need one by the tax return due date.
• The Earned Income Tax Credit would be limited to taxpayers with Social Security numbers that allow work. A person barred from working in the United States could not use that number to qualify.
• College tax credits would also require a valid work-authorized Social Security number. This applies to the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.
• Some U.S. resident tax filers would pay $300 for each person on the return who uses an ITIN. An ITIN is a tax ID for someone without a Social Security number, and the fee would not apply to victims of Social Security number theft or misuse.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 332

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 332

What is S. 332?

The bill would spend $25 billion on a physical barrier at the southern border. It would also tighten tax-credit rules, add ITIN filing fees, expand E-Verify checks for some benefits and housing, and raise immigration fines.

How do I support or oppose S. 332?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 332?

Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.

How does Modern Action help me act on S. 332?

Modern Action gives you bill-specific context, lets you choose support, opposition, or changes, and drafts a message from your position and reasons.