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Subterranean Border Defense Act

Introduced: February 16, 2024 Introduced by: Crane, Elijah Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5065)
Sep 9, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5065)
Sep 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7404.
Sep 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5065-5066)
Sep 9, 2024
Mr. Gimenez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 7, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.
Jun 7, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-543.
Apr 10, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 10, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 10, 2024
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Feb 16, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Feb 16, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 16, 2024
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. 

What's happening now September 10, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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