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Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act

USA116th CongressHR-612| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2019
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act This bill amends the Wilderness Act to allow the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the following activities within a wilderness area for the purpose of securing the international land borders of the United States: access structures, installations, and roads; execute search and rescue operations; use motor vehicles, motorboats, and motorized equipment; conduct patrols on foot and on horseback; use aircraft; deploy tactical infrastructure and technology; or construct and maintain roads and physical barriers. Any such activity shall be carried out in a manner that protects the wilderness character of the area.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3593
Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3593
    Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act


  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Aviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationMotor vehiclesRoads and highwaysWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act

USA116th CongressHR-612| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2019
Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act This bill amends the Wilderness Act to allow the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the following activities within a wilderness area for the purpose of securing the international land borders of the United States: access structures, installations, and roads; execute search and rescue operations; use motor vehicles, motorboats, and motorized equipment; conduct patrols on foot and on horseback; use aircraft; deploy tactical infrastructure and technology; or construct and maintain roads and physical barriers. Any such activity shall be carried out in a manner that protects the wilderness character of the area.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3593
Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3593
    Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act


  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationMotor vehiclesRoads and highwaysWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats