What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.495
House
402-1
PASSED
Democrats
194 yea
1 nay
Republicans
206 yea
0 nay
Independents
2 yea
0 nay
⚠️ 1 member broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2025-03-11
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-03-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-03-10
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)
2025-03-10
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)
2025-03-10
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058)
2025-03-10
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.
2025-03-10
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 495.
2025-03-10
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1045-1046)
2025-03-10
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025-01-16
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.495 pass?
HR.495 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 48%.
What does HR.495 do?
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.
Who sponsored HR.495?
HR.495 was sponsored by Elijah Crane (R-Arizona).
Who voted against HR.495?
1 members broke with their party on this vote. Notably, Rashida Tlaib (D) voted nay.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 495 EH: Subterranean Border Defense Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 495 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Subterranean Border Defense Act . 2. Annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations Paragraph (2) of section 7134(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 ( Public Law 117–263 ; 6 U.S.C. 257 note) is amended by inserting and annually thereafter after development of the strategic plan . Passed the House of Representatives March 10, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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