Subterranean Border Defense Act
Border Security: Annual Reports on Illegal Tunnels
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Subterranean Border Defense Act
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