Federal · 119th Congress
Subterranean Border Defense Act
Policy areaImmigration
Summary
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.
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Cosponsors8
Andy BiggsRU.S. Representative · 5th District · AZ
J. Luis CorreaDU.S. Representative · 46th District · CA
Paul A. GosarRU.S. Representative · 9th District · AZ
Clay HigginsRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · LA
Morgan LuttrellRU.S. Representative · 8th District · TX
Andrew OglesRU.S. Representative · 5th District · TN
Michael GuestRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · MS
Laura GillenDU.S. Representative · 4th District · NYFloor votes
Other titles2
To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subterranean Border Defense ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history11
Mar 11, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2025
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 63). (text: CR H1046)Roll Call 63402–1
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Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058)
Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 495.
Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1045-1046)
Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorMr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 16, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Jan 16, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 16, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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