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This bill, known as the FASTER Act (Furthering American Security by Tempering Environmental Regulations Act), requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct comprehensive biennial surveys of tactical infrastructure along the southern border of the United States. Every two years, starting within 180 days of the Act's enactment, the Secretary must survey and report on the border's infrastructure, specifically measuring the miles of border without tactical infrastructure, describing any structural deficiencies in existing infrastructure, and identifying technological shortcomings. Within 90 days of completing each survey, the Secretary must submit an unclassified report (with the option of a classified annex) to the House and Senate Homeland Security Committees. The bill also grants the Secretary authority to expeditiously address any identified deficiencies, including waiving legal requirements to correct issues with border infrastructure or technology that are not operational, damaged, deteriorated, or unable to serve their intended purpose. The term "deficiency" is specifically defined to encompass infrastructure or technology that is non-functional or impaired in its ability to perform its intended role.

Military Affairs and Security

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