What does Preamble of CONTAINER Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize specific states to take actions on federal land related to securing the U.S. international border. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 21, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CONTAINER Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Creating Obstructions Necessary To Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act'' or the ``CONTAINER Act''.

What does PLACEMENT OF MOVABLE, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES ON CERTAIN FEDERAL of CONTAINER Act do?

This section defines terms related to the placement of temporary structures on federal land adjacent to the U.S. northern or southern border. It establishes that Border States may place movable, temporary structures on federal land to secure the border without needing a special use authorization. A Border State must provide the 'Secretary concerned' with notice of the proposed placement at least 45 days prior to the placement. Temporary structures can be placed for a maximum of one year, with potential extensions of 90 days, subject to approval. Extensions require consultation with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and approval is contingent on whether operational control has been achieved.

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CONTAINER Act

Last updated: 1/21/2025 · Introduced: 1/21/2025

Author: Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows Border States to place movable, temporary structures on federal land to secure the border without requiring special use authorization.
Border States must notify the relevant federal agency before placing structures and can request extensions of up to 90 days, contingent on achieving operational control.
Temporary structures placed under this bill are limited to a maximum of one year, with potential extensions.

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