Bill > HR534

This bill, known as the "CONTAINER Act", authorizes Border States (states adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico or U.S.-Canada borders) to place movable, temporary structures on federal lands without obtaining a special use authorization, with the purpose of securing the international border. Under the bill, a Border State can place such a structure on federal land for up to one year after providing 45 days' notice to the relevant federal land management agency (which includes agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and National Park Service). The placement period can be extended in 90-day increments, subject to approval by the responsible federal agency secretary after consultation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Extensions will be approved if the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines that "operational control" of the border has not yet been achieved, which is defined by referencing the Secure Fence Act of 2006. The bill aims to provide states with more flexibility in implementing border security measures on federal lands adjacent to international borders, streamlining the process for temporary infrastructure deployment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/534/all-info