H.R. 495
119th Congress
Subterranean Border Defense Act
8
Cosponsors
13
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
—
Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
11 March 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 5 March 2025
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.
Timeline
13 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
11 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
10 March 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058)
10 March 2025 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
10 March 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1045-1046)
10 March 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 495.
10 March 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10 March 2025 · Floor
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)
10 March 2025 · Floor
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)
10 March 2025 · Floor
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
16 January 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
8 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]AZCosponsors
- Democrat225%
- Republican675%
- Democrat:Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]NY
- Republican:Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]MS
- Republican:Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]LA
- Republican:Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]TX
- Republican:Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]AZ
- Republican:Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]TN
- Republican:Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]AZ
- Democrat:Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]CA
Classification
Policy area
ImmigrationLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Homeland Security Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To16 Jan 2025
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
- Referred to16 Jan 2025
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To11 Mar 2025
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 6 on 16 January 2025 to 8 on 10 March 2025.
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