This bill lets a State that borders Canada or Mexico place movable, temporary structures on nearby Federal land to help secure the northern or southern international border. The bill defines which Federal land agencies are covered and who counts as the Secretary concerned (officials in the Interior and Agriculture departments). A Border State must give the Secretary concerned at least 45 days' notice before placing a structure. The placement can last up to 1 year. The Secretary concerned may approve 90-day extensions after consulting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Secretary must approve an extension if CBP says "operational control" has not been achieved at the time of consultation.
If you live near a State that borders Canada or Mexico, that State could place movable, temporary structures on adjacent Federal land after giving federal officials 45 days' notice. Such structures are temporary (initially up to 1 year) and can be extended in 90-day steps if CBP says the border is not under operational control. No publicly available information on specific locations, dates, or how people near those sites would be affected.
No publicly available information on costs, funding sources, or who would pay for placing, maintaining, or removing the structures.
No publicly available information in the bill text on proponents' stated reasons or arguments.
No publicly available information in the bill text on opponents' stated reasons or arguments.