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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™H.R. 7479 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress that would authorize certain U.S. states to take specific actions on federal land to secure the international border of the United States. The bill is related to public lands and natural resources and aims to grant states certain powers or permissions concerning federal lands adjacent to the border. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry but ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions.
H.R. 7479 sought to empower states to act on federal lands for border security purposes but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill authorizes certain states to take actions on federal land to secure the U.S. international border.
- It falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Forestry but failed or expired without further legislative progress.
['Certain U.S. states adjacent to the international border', 'State and local agencies involved in border security', 'Federal land management agencies potentially coordinating with states']
['Lack of detailed provisions limits understanding of implementation and enforcement mechanisms.', 'Potential jurisdictional and authority conflicts between federal and state governments over federal lands.', 'Oversight and funding responsibilities are unclear due to absence of full bill text.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. It addresses border security through state actions on federal lands, a topic that intersects federal land management and immigration policy. The bill did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum.
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['Potential increased cooperation or conflict between state and federal agencies managing border areas.', 'Possible changes in federal land use policies or restrictions due to state-led border security measures.', 'Impacts on local communities near the border related to land access and security enforcement.']
The lack of an official bill summary and full text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and implications. The bill's referral to a subcommittee without further action and its expired status suggest limited legislative engagement. Oversight mechanisms, funding sources, and detailed authority boundaries remain unclear, which are critical for evaluating the bill's potential impact and accountability.
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