What is the current status of HR 495?

HR 495 is currently: Passed House.

How did the House vote on HR 495?

In the House, the recorded vote was 402 yea to 1 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored HR 495?

HR 495 was sponsored by Elijah Crane (R), Rep.

Requires Annual Reports on Border Tunnels

IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025

Passed House1 year ago

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House

Senate

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Sitting in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

ImmigrationBorder security and unlawful immigrationGovernment information and archives

Why This Matters

This bill requires the government to provide annual reports on how they are dealing with illegal tunnels used for smuggling across the U.S. border.

If you care about border security, this bill ensures that reports on illegal tunnels are submitted every year.

Who this affects

law enforcement agencies · border security officials

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill mandates yearly updates on efforts to stop illegal tunnels across the U.S. border.
2These reports will help track the effectiveness of current strategies against cross-border tunneling.
3The information will be shared with Congress to improve border security measures.
4The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing underground smuggling routes.

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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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Requires Annual Reports on Border Tunnels

IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025

Passed House1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Sitting in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

ImmigrationBorder security and unlawful immigrationGovernment information and archives

Why This Matters

This bill requires the government to provide annual reports on how they are dealing with illegal tunnels used for smuggling across the U.S. border.

If you care about border security, this bill ensures that reports on illegal tunnels are submitted every year.

Who this affects

law enforcement agencies · border security officials

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill mandates yearly updates on efforts to stop illegal tunnels across the U.S. border.
2These reports will help track the effectiveness of current strategies against cross-border tunneling.
3The information will be shared with Congress to improve border security measures.
4The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing underground smuggling routes.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document