H.R. 495

Subterranean Border Defense Act

Introduced Jan 16, 2025Sponsor: Elijah Crane

Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Official 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.

Summary: Congress.gov (Congressional Research Service).

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