FASTER Act
Southern Border Infrastructure Surveys and Repairs
The FASTER Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process within the House Committee on Homeland Security. It was recently sent to a subcommittee for review, which means it is actively moving forward. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.
Legislative Progress
While border security is a high priority for many, the power to skip environmental laws usually faces strong opposition from one side of the aisle in a divided Congress.
Key Points
- The Department of Homeland Security would be required to check the southern border every two years. They would look for gaps in the border wall, broken equipment, or outdated technology that makes it harder to secure the area.
- After each check, the agency must send a report to Congress. This report will list exactly where the border needs more security or where current structures are falling apart due to damage or lack of maintenance.
- If the survey finds any problems, the government must fix them quickly. To speed things up, the Secretary of Homeland Security can ignore certain laws, like environmental protections, that might normally slow down construction or repairs.
- The goal of this plan is to make sure the border has working walls and technology at all times. It focuses on fixing damage from weather or wear and tear without waiting for long legal reviews or paperwork.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FASTER Act
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