To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
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
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires annual reports on cross-border tunnels and special interest alien encounters
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Increase transparency on border tunnel and security threats"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
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