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H.R.4209

H.R.4209: DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act

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About This Bill

Introduced June 28, 2021
Latest Major Action Nov. 28, 2022
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Bill Sponsor

August Pfluger (R-Texas)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Reported to Senate - Nov. 28, 2022
Referred in Senate - April 6, 2022
Engrossed in House - April 5, 2022
Introduced in House - June 28, 2021

Bill Summary

DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act This bill authorizes for FY2023 and FY2024 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities to identify and remediate illicit cross-border tunnels. CBP shall also develop and report to Congress a strategic plan to guide and improve such operations.

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There are 3 statements associated with H.R.4209.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 28, 2022	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.
Nov. 28, 2022	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-215.
Sept. 28, 2022	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
April 6, 2022	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 5, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
April 5, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules.
April 5, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 5, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4209.
April 5, 2022	Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
April 5, 2022	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4165)
April 5, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4165-4168)
July 28, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 28, 2021	Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
July 28, 2021	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
June 29, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
June 28, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
June 28, 2021	Introduced in the House by August Pfluger (R-Texas)

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