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119th Congress · H.R. 495 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsBorder security and unlawful immigrationGovernment information and archives
Sponsor
Eli Crane, R-AZ-2
2 terms · @RepEliCrane
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307 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0302 · 202-225-3361
Cosponsors (8)
  • J. L. Correa, D-CA-46Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepLouCorrea
  • Andy Biggs, R-AZ-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepAndyBiggsAZ
  • Paul A. Gosar, R-AZ-9Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 8 terms · @RepGosar
  • Clay Higgins, R-LA-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepClayHiggins
  • Morgan J. Luttrell, R-TX-8Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLuttrell
  • Andrew Ogles IV, R-TN-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 2 terms · @repogles
  • Michael Guest, R-MS-3
    Co-sponsored Jan 21, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepMichaelGuest
  • Laura A. Gillen, D-NY-4
    Co-sponsored Mar 10, 2025 · 1 term · @RepLauraGillen
Committees (2)
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Mar 11, 2025
  • Homeland Security Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 16, 2025
Actions (13)
  1. Mar 11, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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)
  4. Mar 10, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
  5. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058)
  6. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    At 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.
  7. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 495.
  8. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1045-1046)
  9. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Jan 16, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  11. Jan 16, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  12. Jan 16, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  13. Jan 16, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Policy areaImmigration
RelatedS. 5427
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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. CRANE:H.R. 495.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18:The Congress shall have Power . . . To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H222]
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