H.R. 495Subterranean Border Defense Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Elijah Crane [R-AZ-02]
Cosponsors: 8 · 6 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Immigration
Committees: Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Latest action: Mar 11, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Passed the HouseMar 10, 2025
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 495 as introduced in House on Jan 16, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 63

House Mar 10, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Subterranean Border Defense Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

402 Yea 1 Nay 29 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 403 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Democrat.

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All members432 members

Democratic214 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors8 · 6 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 495 and vote against it. 6 signed when it was filed.