S. 5427

Subterranean Border Defense Act

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 5427

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 17, 2026

Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

A BILL

To require annual reports on the implementation of the strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Subterranean Border Defense Act.

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Annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations

Section 7134(a)(2) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 6 U.S.C. 257 note) is amended by inserting and annually thereafter, after strategic plan,.