Border Security: Annual Reports on Illegal Tunnels
Also known as: Subterranean Border Defense Act
Legislative Progress
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Key Points
Congress is moving to require the government to provide a report every year on how it is finding and closing illegal tunnels along the border.
Under current rules, officials were only required to make a one-time plan, but this change makes it a permanent yearly task to track progress against underground smuggling.
These annual updates are meant to help lawmakers see if border agencies have the right tools and technology to detect tunnels used for moving drugs or people into the country.
Milestones
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Mar 11, 2025Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2025House
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)
Mar 10, 2025
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)
Mar 10, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058)
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