# 2024-31206: DHS Updates Federal Property Rules for the TikTok Era 2024-31206, Protection of Federal Property, is a Federal Register proposed rule from an unnamed agency published 2025-01-15, effective Operational implementation date: six months after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register. (as of 2026-06-11). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2024-31206 - As of: 2026-06-11 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2024-31206 - Title: Protection of Federal Property - Type: Proposed Rule - Agencies: unknown - Citation: unknown - Published: 2025-01-15 - Effective: Operational implementation date: six months after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register. - Comments close: not stated - Significant: no - Touches household money: no - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-06-11 ## In one line DHS Updates Federal Property Rules for the TikTok Era ## Summary The Department of Homeland Security wants to update rules that protect federal buildings and land. These changes will cover new tech-related offenses, clarify what’s not allowed, and make sure the rules apply the same way everywhere. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until March 17, 2025, to speak up—no mail, just online comments! ## Abstract The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), proposes to promulgate regulations for the protection of Federal property. Within DHS, Federal Protective Service (FPS) maintains responsibility for the protection of buildings, grounds, and property owned, occupied, or secured by the Federal government. The proposed rule would adopt and revise the language of related-GSA regulations, consistent with DHS' statutory authority, to provide charging options for violations occurring on and adjacent to Federal property, update prohibited conduct to incorporate advancing technology, provide clearer public notice, and apply the regulations uniformly to all Federal property. ## Effects PRIA read - Rules now cover all DHS‑protected federal property: cost, medium. DHS proposes that the new Part 139 would apply to all federal property under the Secretary's protection (not just GSA‑operated sites). The rule would extend coverage to non‑GSA federal property and to areas outside the property line 'to the extent necessary' to protect the property and persons ther… - New tech offenses added (e‑cigs, drones): cost, low. The proposed rule modernizes prohibited conduct to address technological advances, explicitly calling out items such as electronic cigarettes and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). That means using or operating these technologies in ways that violate the new rules at or adjacent to DHS‑protected fede… - Same low‑level citation powers off the property: cost, high. DHS would mirror GSA's FMR charging options (Class C misdemeanor citation issued like a traffic ticket) but extend the ability to use those regulatory citations to non‑GSA property and to adjacent off‑property conduct that 'affects, threatens, or endangers' federal property. Under the analogous FMR… - Agencies must post notice and DHS will publish online: mixed, low. The proposed rule would require the Facility Security Committee or highest‑ranking agency official to post a conspicuous Notice (about 11 inches by 14 inches) at each federal property under DHS protection and DHS would prescribe the notice on its website (DHS may use QR codes or weblinks). The rule… - FPS security fees charged to federal tenant agencies: cost, medium. Section 139.10 would state the Secretary's authority to charge federal tenant agencies for law enforcement and protective security services provided by FPS. 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