H.R. 495: Subterranean Border Defense Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 8 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-11 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-16):
Subterranean Border Defense Act
This bill requires recurring annual reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Currently, CBP is only required to report once no later than one year after the plan's development.
Cosponsors (8)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| J. Luis Correa | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Andy Biggs | R AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Paul A. Gosar | R AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Clay Higgins | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Morgan Luttrell | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Andrew Ogles | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Michael Guest | R MS 2025-01-21 |
| Laura Gillen | D NY 2025-03-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 495 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 495?
H.R. 495 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Subterranean Border Defense Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 495 are available on congress.gov.
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