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119-s-157119th Congress

CONTAINER Act

Sponsored By: Senator Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would allow Border States to place temporary, movable structures on federal lands adjacent to the U.S.–Canada and U.S.–Mexico borders to help secure those border areas. It sets notice rules, time limits, and an extension process tied to a Customs and Border Protection operational control determination.

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  • Border States would be able to place movable, temporary structures on Federal land for up to 1 year. Extensions would be allowed in 90-day increments if U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines operational control has not been achieved.
  • Department of the Interior agencies and the Forest Service would not be allowed to require a special use authorization for these temporary placements if a 45-day notice is provided. The covered agencies include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and the Forest Service.
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection would consult on extension requests and apply the Secure Fence Act definition of “operational control” when deciding whether to approve 90-day renewals.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Border States can place temporary structures

This bill would let a Border State place a movable, temporary structure on Federal land next to the border. That could be on land next to the U.S.–Canada or U.S.–Mexico border. The State would have to notify the relevant federal land Secretary at least 45 days before placement. Initial placement could last up to 1 year. A State could ask to extend in 90‑day steps. Before an extension, the Secretary must consult CBP and must approve if CBP says operational control has not been achieved. The Secretary may not require a special use authorization if the State gave the 45‑day notice. The bill defines which federal agencies and officials apply. This would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

    ND • R

    Sponsored 1/21/2025

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/21/2025

  • Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2025

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2025

  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2025

  • Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

    ND • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 1/21/2025

  • Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2025

  • Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 1/24/2025

  • Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

    SD • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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