S 157 · in committee · significant
CONTAINER Act
- immigration
What this bill does
- Border states can place temporary structures on federal lands near the U.S.-Canada and Mexico borders without permits.
- The Department of Interior and Forest Service must approve these placements for border security purposes.
- Structures can remain for up to one year, with 90-day extensions if border control hasn't been achieved.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would allowing border states to bypass permit requirements on federal lands affect environmental protections and land management in sensitive border regions?
- 02
What oversight mechanisms would ensure temporary container structures don't become permanent fixtures despite the one-year placement limit?
- 03
Which federal agencies would handle disputes between state border security priorities and federal land stewardship responsibilities under this proposal?
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Sponsor · R-TN
Marsha Blackburn
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Introduced 2025-01-21
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-21 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-01-21 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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