S5102-118

Reported

To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Sep 18, 2024

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 19, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Summary

What This Bill Does

Requires annual DHS reports on counter-tunnel operations and special interest alien encounters. Increases transparency on border security threats.

Who Benefits and How

Congress gains oversight of tunnel threats. Border security transparency improved. Policy informed by regular reporting.

Who Bears the Burden and How

DHS must produce annual reports. Methodology for special interest aliens must be explained.

Key Provisions

  • Requires annual counter-tunnel operation reports
  • Mandates special interest alien encounter reporting for 3 years
  • Requires explanation of targeting criteria and methodology
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 19:17

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Requires annual reports on cross-border tunnels and special interest alien encounters

Policy Domains

Border Security Homeland Security Reporting

Legislative Strategy

"Increase transparency on border tunnel and security threats"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Border Security Reporting
Actor Mappings
"secretary"
→ Secretary of Homeland Security

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