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- H.R.3968
H.R.3968: Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 21, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2019 or the EXIT Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take various actions to facilitate the search for and remediation of unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land. Specifically, DHS may waive federal, state, or local environmental permits and reviews as necessary to search for or remediate such tunnels. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 21, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
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| Aug. 15, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) |