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Border Security: Streamlining Operations on Federal Lands

This act aims to simplify operations for border security agencies on federal lands near US borders. It allows for quicker security and rescue actions, potentially enhancing public safety. At the same time, the act protects existing legal uses of these lands, such as grazing or hunting.
Key points
Border agencies will gain immediate access to federal lands within 100 miles of the border to prevent illegal entries and conduct rescue operations.
Allows for the construction of roads, barriers, installation of surveillance equipment, and use of vehicles on these lands without additional permits.
Waives certain environmental and historical preservation laws to expedite border security activities.
The act does not affect legal uses of federal lands like agriculture, hunting, or recreation, nor does it impact private or state lands.
Treaty rights of Indian tribes remain unaffected.
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Additional Information
National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act
Print number: HR 5399
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Process start date: 2021-09-28