H.R. 7404 · 118th Congress · House

Subterranean Border Defense Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced
Feb 16, 24
Passed House
Sep 9, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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. 

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 10, 2024•IntroReferral

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

  2. SEP 09, 2024•Floor

    Mr

    Gimenez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  3. SEP 09, 2024•Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H5065-5066)

    5065Yea
    5066Nay
    0NV
  4. SEP 09, 2024•Floor

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

  5. SEP 09, 2024•Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

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

  6. SEP 09, 2024•Floor

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

  7. SEP 09, 2024•Floor

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

  8. JUN 07, 2024•Committee

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

    118Yea
    543Nay
    0NV
  9. JUN 07, 2024•Committee

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

    118Yea
    543Nay
    0NV
  10. JUN 07, 2024•Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.

  11. APR 10, 2024•Committee

    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged

  12. APR 10, 2024•Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  13. APR 10, 2024•Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  14. FEB 16, 2024•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  15. FEB 16, 2024•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  16. FEB 16, 2024•IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  17. FEB 16, 2024•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Sep 10, 2024

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Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: Jun 7, 2024

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Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: Apr 10, 2024

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Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: Apr 10, 2024

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Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: Apr 10, 2024

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Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 16, 2024

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Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: Feb 16, 2024

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