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H.R. 495 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
9 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 7 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Crane, Elijah (R-AZ) (Introduced 01/16/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.75 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 9 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/11/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/16/2025)
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.
119 HR 495 EH: Subterranean Border Defense Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 495
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Subterranean Border Defense Act.
2.Annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operationsParagraph (2) of section 7134(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 6 U.S.C. 257 note) is amended by inserting and annually thereafter after development of the strategic plan. Passed the House of Representatives March 10, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
117 HR 495 IH: Subterranean Border Defense Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 495IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 16, 2025Mr. Crane (for himself, Mr. Correa, Mr. Biggs of Arizona, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Luttrell, and Mr. Ogles) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Subterranean Border Defense Act.
2.Annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operationsParagraph (2) of section 7134(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 6 U.S.C. 257 note) is amended by inserting and annually thereafter after development of the strategic plan.
117 HR 495 : Subterranean Border Defense Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 495IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 11 (legislative day, March 10), 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Subterranean Border Defense Act.
2.Annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operationsParagraph (2) of section 7134(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 6 U.S.C. 257 note) is amended by inserting and annually thereafter after development of the strategic plan.Passed the House of Representatives March 10, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/16/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/16/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 01/16/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1045-1046) |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 495. |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058) |
| 03/10/2025 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/11/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Subterranean Border Defense Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Subterranean Border Defense Act |
| Display Title | Subterranean Border Defense Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Subterranean Border Defense Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 03/11/2025 Referred To |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 01/16/2025 Referred To |
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