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A bill 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.
2/13/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 157
Bill 119 s 157, also known as the "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to give certain states the authority to take actions on federal land in order to secure the international border of the United States. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to border security and immigration enforcement.
The bill allows states to take actions such as constructing barriers, roads, and other infrastructure on federal land in order to enhance border security. It also authorizes states to conduct patrols and surveillance activities on federal land to prevent illegal immigration and other border-related crimes.
In addition to border security measures, the bill includes provisions for increasing resources and support for immigration enforcement agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It also includes measures to streamline the deportation process for individuals who have violated immigration laws. Overall, Bill 119 s 157 aims to empower states to take proactive measures to secure the border and enforce immigration laws, while also providing support and resources to federal agencies responsible for immigration enforcement.
The bill allows states to take actions such as constructing barriers, roads, and other infrastructure on federal land in order to enhance border security. It also authorizes states to conduct patrols and surveillance activities on federal land to prevent illegal immigration and other border-related crimes.
In addition to border security measures, the bill includes provisions for increasing resources and support for immigration enforcement agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It also includes measures to streamline the deportation process for individuals who have violated immigration laws. Overall, Bill 119 s 157 aims to empower states to take proactive measures to secure the border and enforce immigration laws, while also providing support and resources to federal agencies responsible for immigration enforcement.
Congressional Summary of S 157
Creating Obstructions Necessary to Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act or CONTAINER Act
This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to allow border states to place temporary, movable structures on federal lands adjacent to the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders without a special use authorization.
Border states may place these structures on such lands for the purpose of securing the northern or southern border for a period of not more than one year. Interior and the Forest Service must approve extension requests in 90-day increments if U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines that operational control of the border area has not been achieved.
Current Status of Bill S 157
Bill S 157 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill S 157 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 21, 2025. Bill S 157's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of January 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 157
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 157
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 157
A bill 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.
A bill 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 157
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