Border Tunnel Task Force Act
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HR 6740 — Border Tunnel Task Force Act
Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Border Tunnel Task Force Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish border tunnel task forces in jurisdictions in which such task forces can contribute to border security missions after evaluating: (1) whether the areas in which they would be established are significantly impacted by cross-border threats; and (2) the availability of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement resources to participate in such task forces. The purpose of the task forces is to enhance and integrate border security efforts by addressing and reducing cross-border tunnel related threats and violence by facilitating collaboration among law enforcement agencies and enhancing information sharing among such agencies. DHS shall: ensure that the task forces do not unnecessarily duplicate the efforts of other existing interagency task forces or centers within such jurisdiction, establish targets and performance measures for the task forces that include consideration of whether border barriers impact cross-border tunnel threats, direct leadership of each task force to monitor progress on such targets and performance measures for each such task force, and periodically report to the congressional homeland security committees regarding progress on such targets and performance measures.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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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 voice vote. (text: CR H8748)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6740.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8748-8750)
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Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 750.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-962.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Pete Sessions · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 6740 do?
- Border Tunnel Task Force Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish border tunnel task forces in jurisdictions in which such task forces can contribute to border security missions after evaluating: (1) whether the areas in which they would be established are significantly impacted by cross-border threats; and (2) the availability of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement resources to participate in such task forces. The purpose of the task forces is to enhance and integrate border security efforts by addressing and reducing cross-border tunnel related threats and violence by facilitating collaboration among law enforcement agencies and enhancing information sharing among such agencies. DHS shall: ensure that the task forces do not unnecessarily duplicate the efforts of other existing interagency task forces or centers within such jurisdiction, establish targets and performance measures for the task forces that include consideration of whether border barriers impact cross-border tunnel threats, direct leadership of each task force to monitor progress on such targets and performance measures for each such task force, and periodically report to the congressional homeland security committees regarding progress on such targets and performance measures.
- Who sponsors HR 6740?
- HR 6740 is sponsored by Pete Sessions (R).
- What is the current status of HR 6740?
- This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 6740?
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