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Introduced
09/15/2020
09/15/2020
In Committee
09/15/2020
09/15/2020
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 authorizes for FY2021 and FY2022 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 improve such operations.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to identify and remediate illicit cross-border tunnels in fiscal years 2021 and 2022. It also requires CBP to develop a strategic plan to improve these counter-tunnel operations, including developing risk-based criteria for prioritizing tunnel remediation, promoting the use of innovative technologies, and assessing resource needs. The bill requires CBP to submit a report to Congress on the implementation of this strategic plan.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 09/15/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4573/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4573/BILLS-116s4573is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4573/BILLS-116s4573is.pdf.pdf |
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