Amendment · S.Amdt. 4192· Senate(119-SAMDT-4192)

S.Amdt. 4192

Age: 74 years

Tennessee

Introduced: 1/13/2026
Sponsored by: Marsha Blackburn
Cosponsors: None

Changes bill: 119-HR-6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced
Pending Consideration
Failed

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

What this amendment would do

SA 4192, submitted by Mrs. Blackburn, aims to add a section to title I of division C of bill H.R. 6938.

The purpose of this amendment is to allow Border States to place movable, temporary structures on Federal land to secure the northern or southern international borders of the United States.

Key Changes and Additions

Special Use Authorization: The Secretary concerned will not require a Border State to get a special use authorization for these structures, provided the state gives notice to the Secretary at least 45 days before the placement.
Time Limits: These structures can be placed for up to 1 year.
Extensions: The period can be extended in 90-day increments if approved by the Secretary concerned.
Approval Process for Extensions: The Secretary concerned must consult with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The extension must be approved if the Commissioner determines that operational control has not been achieved.