This bill lets border states place temporary, movable barriers or similar structures on certain federal lands next to the U.S.–Canada or U.S.–Mexico borders to help secure those areas, without needing a special use permit. States must give 45 days’ notice to the federal agency in charge of that land. The initial placement can last up to one year. After that, extensions can be granted in 90‑day steps if U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the area still isn’t under “operational control,” and in that case the extension must be approved. Covered lands include areas managed by agencies like the National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bureau of Indian Affairs .

In short, the bill aims to let states act faster on federal lands near the border by skipping a permit, while setting time limits and tying extensions to federal border security assessments .

• Who is affected | What changes | Where | How long
• Border states; nearby communities; Interior and Agriculture (Forest Service) agencies | States can place movable, temporary structures without a special use permit, with 45 days’ notice | Federal lands next to the northern or southern border, managed by listed federal land agencies | Up to 1 year, with 90‑day extensions if CBP says operational control hasn’t been reached