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Introduced
05/26/2022
05/26/2022
In Committee
05/26/2022
05/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To support remediation of illicit cross-border tunnels, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act, aims to support the remediation of illicit cross-border tunnels used for criminal activities. It requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, to develop a strategic plan to address the identification, breach, assessment, and remediation of these tunnels, including the use of innovative technologies and the sharing of relevant information. The bill also authorizes $1 million in funding for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to support the development of the strategic plan and remediation operations of the identified illicit tunnels.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
John Cornyn (R)*,
Ted Cruz (R),
Mark Kelly (D),
James Lankford (R),
Alex Padilla (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 05/26/2022)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4339/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4339/BILLS-117s4339is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4339/BILLS-117s4339is.pdf.pdf |
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