Congressional Access to Tribal Lands for U.S.-Mexico Border Security Assessment.
This bill grants members of Congress and their staff legal access to Native American reservations that share at least 50 contiguous miles of border with Mexico. The purpose is to gather information and assess national security and border safety. This change allows federal lawmakers to enter and use roads on these specific tribal lands for security inspections.
Key points
Members of Congress gain the right to enter specific Native American reservations located along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The access is mandatory and intended solely for assessing border security, potentially impacting tribal sovereignty and land management.
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