Border states could put temporary barriers on certain federal lands near Canada or Mexico. They would not need the usual federal special-use permit, but they would need to give 45 days' notice. The barriers could stay for one year, with possible 90-day extensions.
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CONTAINER Act is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Latest action on H.R. 534: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects states along the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders, federal land agencies, and people who use or live near federal border lands. It also affects U.S. Customs and Border Protection, because that agency's view of border control would help decide whether structures stay longer.
Why this matters: This bill could make it faster for border states to put barriers on federal land, but it could also reduce the usual review of how those barriers affect the land. That matters most near parks, forests, wildlife areas, and lands tied to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The bill also gives U.S. Customs and Border Protection a major role in how long the structures stay. Extensions depend on whether the agency says full border control has been reached under existing law.
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Officially: CONTAINER Act
Border states could put temporary barriers on certain federal lands near Canada or Mexico. They would not need the usual federal special-use permit, but they would need to give 45 days' notice. The barriers could stay for one year, with possible 90-day extensions.
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Sitting in Forestry and Horticulture
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. (2/20/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
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