HR-4209 : Still Just a Bill

DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act

This bill authorizes for FY2022 and FY2023 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities to identify and remediate illicit cross-border tunnels. CBP shall also develop and report to Congress a strategic plan to improve such operations.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-11-28CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.Senate
2022-11-28CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-215.Senate
2022-09-28CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2022-04-06IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2022-04-05FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-04-05FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4165)House floor actions
2022-04-05FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4209.House floor actions
2022-04-05FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4165-4168)House floor actions
2022-04-05FloorMr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-07-28CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-07-28CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-07-28CommitteeSubcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.House committee actions
2021-06-29CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.House committee actions
2021-06-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2021-06-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Immigration
See Subjects
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations

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