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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate |
| 2025-03-10 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2025-03-10 | Vote | 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) | House floor actions |
| 2025-03-10 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058) | House floor actions |
| 2025-03-10 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2025-03-10 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 495. | House floor actions |
| 2025-03-10 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1045-1046) | House floor actions |
| 2025-03-10 | Floor | Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2025-01-16 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. | House committee actions |
| 2025-01-16 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. | House floor actions |
| 2025-01-16 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |