H.R. 495 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Subterranean Border Defense Act
H.R. 495 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 16, 2025, sponsored by Elijah Crane with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
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, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 10, 2025
- 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. (Mar 11, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Mar 10, 2025 · Passed402–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Subterranean Border Defense ActHouse · Mar 10, 2025
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- S.J.Res. 213: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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