Subterranean Border Defense Act
Description
This bill would require annual reports from Customs and Border Protection on efforts to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations.
Summary
What it does
This bill would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to submit annual reports regarding its strategic plan to address illegal cross-border tunnel operations. Under current law, CBP is only required to provide a one-time report following the development of this plan. This proposal would transition that requirement into a recurring yearly obligation.
Who is affected
This bill specifically affects U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which would be required to transition from a one-time reporting requirement to a recurring annual reporting schedule. The agency is responsible for reporting on the implementation of its strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations.
Key provisions
- Annual reporting on cross-border tunnel strategy. Requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to submit recurring annual reports regarding the implementation of its strategic plan to counter illicit subterranean tunnel operations.
- Modification of reporting frequency. Changes the current reporting requirement from a one-time obligation to a permanent annual mandate for the agency.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This bill modifies existing reporting requirements for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by transitioning a one-time reporting mandate regarding the strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnels into a recurring annual requirement.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to enhance the monitoring of illicit cross-border tunnel operations by requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide annual progress reports on its strategic counter-tunnel plan, replacing the current requirement for a one-time report.