Subterranean Border Defense Act
3/14/2025, 3:38 AMSummary of Bill HR 495
Bill 119 HR 495, also known as the "Counter Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Enhancement Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations.The bill aims to enhance efforts to combat the use of tunnels for illegal activities, such as drug trafficking and human smuggling, along the US-Mexico border. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of illicit cross-border tunnels discovered, the methods used to detect and dismantle these tunnels, and any challenges or obstacles faced in these operations.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for improving coordination and information sharing among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies involved in counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. It also calls for the development of best practices and training programs to enhance the effectiveness of these efforts. Overall, Bill 119 HR 495 seeks to strengthen the government's ability to detect, dismantle, and prevent the use of illicit cross-border tunnels, ultimately enhancing border security and protecting the safety and security of the American people.
Congressional Summary of HR 495
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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Current Status of Bill HR 495
Bill HR 495 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 495 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 495's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 11, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 495
Total Number of Sponsors
9Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
9Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 495
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 495
Subterranean Border Defense ActSubterranean Border Defense ActTo require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.Comments
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