Borderland Management: Preventing Wildfires and Environmental Degradation
This act aims to protect the environment and prevent wildfires in areas along the U.S.-Mexico border. It establishes a vegetation management program to reduce fire risks and improve visibility for border enforcement. Additionally, the act mandates the development of policies to prevent fires and environmental damage caused by individuals crossing the border, potentially impacting public safety and the cleanliness of public lands.
Key points
Establishment of a vegetation management program along the southern border to reduce wildfire risks and enhance border security operations.
Implementation of policies to prevent wildfires and environmental degradation, such as trash accumulation or habitat destruction, on federal lands near the border.
Requirement for reporting incidents of wildfires and environmental degradation to assess the problem's scope and necessary resources.
Introduced
Citizen Poll