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US S4573

US S4573
DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act


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Introduced
09/15/2020
In Committee
09/15/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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