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119th Congress · House

Subterranean Border Defense Act

Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration · Government information and archives · Immigration

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Requires recurring annual reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the implementation of a strategic plan.
  • House passed it on Mar 10, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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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