Subterranean Border Defense Act

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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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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. CRANE:\nH.R. 495.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle I, Section 8, Clause 18:\nThe Congress shall have Power . . . To make all Laws which\nshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the\nforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this\nConstitution in the Government of the United States, or in\nany Department or Officer thereof.\n[Page H222]\n</pre>"
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