HR 495
119th Congress
House
Immigration
Border security and unlawful immigration
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Subterranean Border Defense Act
Everywhere this bill has been
12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 11, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2025
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)
Mar 10, 2025
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)
Mar 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058)
Mar 10, 2025
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.
Mar 10, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 495.
Mar 10, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1045-1046)
Mar 10, 2025
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | House · vote #63 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 402–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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