Bills · S 157
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 157Land use and conservationState and local government operations
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INTRO JAN 21· LAST ACTION JAN 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it significantly changes the balance of power between states and the federal government regarding border security and federal land management. If passed, it would allow states to take direct, physical action to secure their borders without needing the typical federal approval process, potentially leading to faster deployment of barriers.
This bill could lead to more physical obstructions along the U.S. borders, which might be seen as a more immediate solution to illegal crossings. However, it also raises questions about environmental impact, public access to federal lands, and potential conflicts between state actions and federal land management policies. Without this bill, states would continue to need federal permits and approvals, a process that can be lengthy, for any structures placed on federal land.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes Border States to place movable, temporary structures on Federal land adjacent to an international border.
This gives states direct authority to erect barriers on federally managed lands for border security.
PROVISION 02
States are not required to obtain a special use authorization from federal land management agencies for these structures.
This provision bypasses standard federal permitting processes, streamlining the ability for states to deploy barriers.
PROVISION 03
States must submit notice of proposed placement to the relevant federal agency at least 45 days beforehand.
This provides federal agencies with advance warning but does not give them veto power over the initial placement.
PROVISION 04
Structures can remain for up to 1 year and can be extended in 90-day increments if U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines 'operational control' has not been achieved.
This allows for the potentially long-term presence of these structures, making their 'temporary' nature conditional on border security assessments.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 21
Introduced in Senate
JAN 21
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 157
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 21, 2025
Last actionJan 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025
Senate BillS 157Land use and conservationState and local government operations
CONTAINER Act
INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
