House Passes Uyghur Policy Act, Introduces Subterranean Border Defense Act
Recently, bipartisan efforts in the House of Representatives have led to the introduction and support of significant legislation aimed at addressing various issues, including the safeguarding of the Uyghur community and enhancing border security. The House voted overwhelmingly to pass the Uyghur Policy Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Bera, to protect the ethnic, religious, and cultural identity of the Uyghur people. Concurrently, GOP Rep. Eli Crane and Dem Rep. Lou Correa introduced the Subterranean Border Defense Act, requiring the federal government to provide annual reports on the discovery of illicit cross-border tunnels to Congress. This legislation, supported by multiple representatives including Rep. Luttrell and Rep. Andy Biggs, aims to address the growing threat of smuggling tunnels along the southern border, with more than 140 tunnels discovered since 1990. The bill seeks to mandate increased oversight on counter-tunnel operations, highlighting the bipartisan commitment to national security and human rights.
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Jenniffer González
The House passed legislation that I'm proud to support to: âś… condemn sexual violence by Hamas âś… address human rights abuses against the Uyghur community âś… hold the Assad regime accountable âś… combat human trafficking. Find more about these bills: https://t.co/AJ4ullNS07
Rep. Eli Crane Since 1990, officials have discovered more than 140 tunnels that have breached the U.S. border. I’m proud to be able to champion one more deterrent on our southern border that will play a crucial role in keeping Arizonans safe. https://t.co/D8cU5tjMrj
Rep Andy Biggs I am grateful to cosponsor this legislation. Counter-tunnel operations are rampant along the U.S.-Mexico border. We need to end them. https://t.co/GZPC24GXcp
- Rep Andy Biggs
I am grateful to cosponsor the legislation. Counter-tunnel operations are rampant along the U.S.-Mexico border. We need to end them. https://t.co/GZPC24GXcp
- Rep. Eli Crane
As Transnational Criminal Organizations continue to expand, cross-border tunnels along the southern border pose a growing threat to our security. My bill, the Subterranean Border Defense Act, mandates increased oversight on counter-tunnel operations. ⤵️ https://t.co/r0iS7D733q
Congressman Morgan Luttrell Proud to cospsonsor this legislation that will help address smuggling tunnels & operations at our border. https://t.co/qKWbXUd3Ge
- Rep. Eli Crane
The Subterranean Border Defense Act, which I introduced alongside @RepLouCorrea, is a bipartisan bill that would help Congress address the growing threat of smuggling tunnels on our southern border. https://t.co/CUo40gXXm8
Jennie Taer 🎗️ SCOOP on Bipartisan border action: GOP Rep. Eli Crane & Dem Rep. Lou Correa have intro’d the Subterranean Border Defense Act to require the federal government to provide an annual report on the discovery of illicit cross-border tunnels to Congress. https://t.co/xyOgOWCbpo
Ami Bera, M.D. ICYMI: The House voted overwhelmingly last week to pass the Uyghur Policy Act. I co-sponsored this legislation to bolster American efforts to safeguard the distinct ethnic, religious, cultural, and linguistic identity of the Uyghur people. https://t.co/BvgNxU0TW6