Subterranean Border Defense Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
The Subterranean Border Defense Act, introduced in the Senate, would require annual reports on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. This measure aims to ensure ongoing oversight and progress tracking for efforts to address these underground smuggling routes.
The bill would affect federal agencies responsible for border security and the implementation of the aforementioned strategic plan. It mandates that the progress and actions taken to counter these tunnel operations be reported on a yearly basis.
Currently, the bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Rick Scott and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5427 do?
- The Subterranean Border Defense Act, introduced in the Senate, would require annual reports on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. This measure aims to ensure ongoing oversight and progress tracking for efforts to address these underground smuggling routes. The bill would affect federal agencies responsible for border security and the implementation of the aforementioned strategic plan. It mandates that the progress and actions taken to counter these tunnel operations be reported on a yearly basis. Currently, the bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Rick Scott and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress.
- Has S. 5427 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5427. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5427?
- S. 5427 was sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5427?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (17 Sep 2026).
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