H.R. 4119 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012
H.R. 4119 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 1, 2012, sponsored by Silvestre Reyes with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-127
What it does
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…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Silvestre Reyes (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2012
- Passed the HouseMay 16, 2012
- Passed the SenateMay 17, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentMay 29, 2012
- Became lawJun 5, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-127. (Jun 5, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 16, 2012 · Passed416–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012House · May 16, 2012
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Committees
- Homeland Security Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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