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H.R. 7404 (118th)

Subterranean Border Defense Act

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Introduced

16 February 2024

Last action

10 September 2024 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Jeff Duncan, Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Michael Guest, Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Morgan Luttrell, Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Anthony D'Esposito, Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Matthew Rosendale, Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Subjects

Defence, Immigration

Source updated

30 July 2025

Defence · Immigration

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 16 February 2024

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

    Source: Committee

  2. 16 February 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 February 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 2024

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 April 2024

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 April 2024

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 April 2024

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  8. 7 June 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 7 June 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-543.

    Source: Committee

  10. 7 June 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-543.

    Source: Committee

  11. 9 September 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 September 2024

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5065)

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 September 2024

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5065)

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 September 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7404.

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 September 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5065-5066)

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 September 2024

    Floor

    Mr. Gimenez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  17. 10 September 2024

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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