H.R. 495
Referred to CommitteeSubterranean Border Defense Act
Introduced 1/16/2025•119th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
3/11/2025 • Senate
Summary
Subterranean Border Defense Act
This bill requires recurring annual reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Currently, CBP is only required to report once no later than one year after the plan's development.
Introduced in House • 1/16/2025
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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)
Party Breakdown
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
March 10, 2025
Passed Chamber
March 10, 2025
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (3)
Referred in Senate3/11/2025
Engrossed in House3/10/2025
Introduced in House1/16/2025