Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012
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HR 4119 — Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012
Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-127.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 01, 2012. Enacted.
Summary
Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) subject anyone who attempts or conspires to construct or finance construction of an unauthorized tunnel or subterranean passage that crosses the international border between the United States and another country, or to use such a tunnel for smuggling, to the penalties prescribed for someone who commits such an offense; (2) make such a border tunnel offense a predicate offense for a money laundering violation and for authorization for interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications; and (3) provide for the criminal forfeiture of proceeds of such an offense and the seizure and forfeiture of merchandise introduced into the United States through such a tunnel. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should continue outreach efforts to educate landowners and tenants in areas along the border between Mexico and the United States about cross-border tunnels and seek their assistance in combating tunnel construction. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual report describing: (1) cross-border tunnels along the U.S.-Mexico border discovered during the preceding fiscal year; and (2) the needs of DHS to effectively prevent, investigate, and prosecute construction of such tunnels.
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Read HR 4119 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 112-127.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3292)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 4 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR 5/15/2012 H2669-2670)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2744-2745)
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4119.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2669-2673)
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Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288.
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Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
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Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-418, Part I.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsors
- Silvestre Reyes · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Silvestre Reyes Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 4119 do?
- Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) subject anyone who attempts or conspires to construct or finance construction of an unauthorized tunnel or subterranean passage that crosses the international border between the United States and another country, or to use such a tunnel for smuggling, to the penalties prescribed for someone who commits such an offense; (2) make such a border tunnel offense a predicate offense for a money laundering violation and for authorization for interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications; and (3) provide for the criminal forfeiture of proceeds of such an offense and the seizure and forfeiture of merchandise introduced into the United States through such a tunnel. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should continue outreach efforts to educate landowners and tenants in areas along the border between Mexico and the United States about cross-border tunnels and seek their assistance in combating tunnel construction. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual report describing: (1) cross-border tunnels along the U.S.-Mexico border discovered during the preceding fiscal year; and (2) the needs of DHS to effectively prevent, investigate, and prosecute construction of such tunnels.
- Who sponsors HR 4119?
- HR 4119 is sponsored by Silvestre Reyes (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HR 4119?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 01, 2012. Enacted.
- Where can I track HR 4119?
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