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Introduced
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/12/2020
02/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act This bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to annually report to Congress on its operations to identify and remediate illicit cross-border tunnels. CBP shall also develop and report to Congress a strategic plan to improve such operations.
AI Summary
This bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to annually report to Congress on its operations to identify and remediate illicit cross-border tunnels. CBP shall also develop and report to Congress a strategic plan to improve such operations, including establishing risk-based criteria to prioritize tunnel identification and remediation, promoting the use of innovative technologies, and conducting a resource needs assessment. The bill authorizes $1 million in appropriations for CBP to carry out remediation operations of illicit cross-border tunnels in fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Homeland Security, H. Rept. 116-471, Part II. (on 12/10/2020)
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