Border states could put movable temporary structures on certain federal lands near Canada or Mexico without the usual special permit. They would need to give 45 days' notice, and structures could stay longer if federal officials approve extensions.
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CONTAINER Act is a Senate bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Latest action on S. 157: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects border states, federal land managers, and federal border officials. It could also affect people who live near or use covered federal lands along the Canadian or Mexican border, because states could place temporary structures there more quickly than under the normal permit process.
Why this matters: This bill could let border states move faster when they want physical barriers or other temporary structures on federal land near the border. Today, that kind of use can require a federal permit. The bill would replace that permit with advance notice in covered cases. Its real effect would depend on how states use the power, how federal agencies handle extensions, and how often Customs and Border Protection says an area still lacks operational control.
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Officially: CONTAINER Act
Border states could put movable temporary structures on certain federal lands near Canada or Mexico without the usual special permit. They would need to give 45 days' notice, and structures could stay longer if federal officials approve extensions.
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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (1/21/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
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House Review
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