H.R. 7404 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Subterranean Border Defense Act
H.R. 7404 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 16, 2024, sponsored by Elijah Crane with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elijah Crane (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2024
- Passed the HouseSep 9, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sep 10, 2024)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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