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119-hr-534119th Congress

CONTAINER Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

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Summary

This bill would let Border States place movable, temporary structures on Federal land near the U.S. northern or southern border to help secure the border. It removes the normal requirement for a special use authorization if the state gives 45 days notice and follows time limits and extension rules tied to Customs and Border Protection's operational control determination.

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  • Border States: Would be allowed to install movable, temporary structures on adjacent Federal land after giving at least 45 days notice. Placements would generally last up to 1 year and can be extended in 90-day increments if operational control is not yet achieved.
  • Federal land managers: Would no longer require a special use authorization for these short-term placements but would handle the notices and decide 90-day extension approvals after consulting with Customs and Border Protection.
  • Customs and Border Protection: Would be consulted on extensions and its determination that "operational control" has not been achieved would require approval of additional 90-day extensions.

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Border states could place temporary structures on federal land

This bill would let a Border State place a movable, temporary structure on Federal land near the U.S. border. The state would not need a special use authorization if it gives notice at least 45 days before placement. The notice would go to the Interior or Agriculture Secretary, depending on the land. The first placement could last up to 1 year. Extensions could be approved for 90 days at a time. Before any extension, the Secretary would consult the CBP Commissioner. If the Commissioner says operational control is not yet achieved, the Secretary must approve the extension.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

NC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 1/21/2025

  • Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2025

  • Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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