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This bill, known as the Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act, aims to address border security and environmental issues along the southern border of the United States. The legislation provides U.S. Customs and Border Protection expanded access to federal lands, including wilderness areas, to improve border control efforts. It mandates the construction of nearly 584 miles of navigable roads within 10 miles of the southern border to enhance border patrol capabilities. The bill establishes initiatives to reduce environmental damage caused by illegal border crossings, including a program to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risks, and creates mechanisms to track and mitigate trash accumulation and environmental degradation on federal lands. Additionally, the bill increases criminal penalties for illegal activities on federal lands, such as unauthorized cannabis cultivation and improper pesticide use. The legislation also prohibits federal funds from being used to provide housing to unauthorized immigrants on federal lands and requires annual reporting on such housing. The bill applies to federal lands managed by agencies like the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service, with specific provisions to protect legal land uses and tribal sovereignty while focusing on enhancing border security and environmental protection.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1820/all-info