Subterranean Border Defense Act

Hozzl · 2024-10-04T19:57:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7404 Subterranean Border Defense Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/4/2024, 7:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7404

The Subterranean Border Defense Act, introduced in the 118th Congress on February 16, 2024, aims to address border security measures specifically related to subterranean areas. The bill focuses on provisions intended to enhance defense capabilities below ground, potentially including technologies, infrastructure, and strategic planning. For further details and exact directives, the official text can be accessed through the provided PDF link: [Subterranean Border Defense Act PDF](https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7404/BILLS-118hr7404rfs.pdf).

Congressional Summary of HR 7404

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 7404

Bill HR 7404 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 10, 2024. Bill HR 7404 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 16, 2024. Bill HR 7404'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 September 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7404

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7404

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7404

Subterranean Border Defense Act

To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.

Comments

Baker Cooper

1,063

1 year ago

Another ridiculous bill from the Dems. How about we focus on real border security instead of wasting time on this nonsense? #BuildTheWall #SecureTheBorder