agencies and commensurate with the size and scope of the 
DHS operational budget. 
SEC. 138. IMPROVING PORTS OF ENTRY FOR BORDER SECU-
RITY AND OTHER PURPOSES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appro-
priated to the Administrator of the General Services Ad-
ministration such sums as may be necessary for each of 
fiscal years 2015 through 2019 to make improvements to 
existing ports of entry in the United States to improve 
border security and for other purposes. 
(b) PRIORITY.—In making improvements described 
in subsection (a), the Administrator of the General Serv-
ices Administration, in coordination with the Commis-
sioner of Customs and Border Protection, shall give pri-
ority to the ports of entry that the Administrator deter-
mines are in most need of repair to improve border secu-
rity and for other purposes in accordance with port of 
entry infrastructure assessment studies required in section 
603 of title VI, division E, of the Consolidated Appropria-
tions Act of 2008 (Public Law 101–161). 
SEC. 139. PORTS OF ENTRY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In order to aid in the enforcement 
of Federal customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, 
and national security goals the Customs and Border Pro-
tection Commissioner may— 
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(1) design, construct, and modify land ports of 
entry and other structures and facilities, including 
living quarters for officers, agents, and personnel; 
(2) acquire, by purchase, donation, or exchange, 
land or any interest in land determined to be nec-
essary to carry out the Commissioner’s duties under 
this section; and 
(3) construct additional ports of entry along the 
southern border and the northern border. 
(b) CONSULTATION.— 
(1) LOCATIONS FOR NEW PORTS OF ENTRY.— 
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult 
with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of 
Agriculture, the Secretary of State, the International 
Boundary and Water Commission, the International 
Joint Commission, and appropriate representatives 
of States, local governments, Indian tribes, and 
property owners to— 
(A) determine locations for new ports of 
entry; and 
(B) minimize adverse impacts from such 
ports on the environment, historic and cultural 
resources, commerce, and quality of life for the 
communities and residents located near such 
ports. 
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(2) ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD INTEREST.— 
The Secretary of Homeland Security may acquire a 
leasehold interest in real property, and may con-
struct or modify any facility on the leased property, 
if the Secretary determines that the acquisition of 
such interest, and such construction or modification, 
are necessary to facilitate the implementation of this 
Act. 
(3) CONSTRUCTION OF BORDER CONTROL FA-
CILITIES.—Subject to the availability of appropria-
tions, the Secretary may construct all-weather roads 
and acquire additional vehicle barriers and facilities 
necessary to maintain and enhance operational con-
trol of the international borders of the United 
States. 
SEC. 140. PORTS OF ENTRY INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPER-
ATIONS ASSESSMENT STUDY. 
(a) REQUIREMENT TO UPDATE.—Not later than 
January 31 of each year, the Administrator of General 
Services shall update the Port of Entry Infrastructure and 
Operations Assessment Study prepared by United States 
Customs and Border Protection in accordance with the 
matter relating to the ports of entry infrastructure assess-
ment that is set out in the joint explanatory statement 
in the conference report accompanying H.R. 2490 of the 
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106th Congress, 1st session (House of Representatives 
Rep. No. 106–319, on page 67) and submit such updated 
study to Congress. 
(b) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the updated stud-
ies required in subsection (a), the Administrator of Gen-
eral Services shall consult with the Director of the Office 
of Management and Budget, the Secretary, and the Com-
missioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 
(c) CONTENT.—Each updated study required in sub-
section (a) shall— 
(1) identify port of entry infrastructure and 
technology improvement projects that would enhance 
border security and facilitate the flow of legitimate 
travel and commerce if implemented; 
(2) identify port operations and practices (to in-
clude, but not be limited to training and staffing lev-
els) that would enhance border security and facili-
tate the flow of legitimate individual travel and com-
merce if implemented; 
(3) establish a process to identify and prioritize 
needs at ports for shelter from the elements, Ameri-
cans with Disability Act compliance, and related 
issues; 
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(4) include the projects identified in the Na-
tional Land Border Ports of Entry Security Plan re-
quired by section 141; and 
(5) prioritize the projects described in para-
graphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) based on the ability of 
a project to— 
(A) fulfill immediate security requirements; 
(B) facilitate trade across the borders of 
the United States; 
(C) facilitate individual travel; and 
(D) reduce individual and commercial wait 
times for pedestrians and vehicles. 
(d) PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION.—The Commissioner 
shall implement the infrastructure, operations, and tech-
nology improvement projects described in subsection (c) 
in the order of priority assigned to each project under 
paragraph (3) of such subsection. 
(e) DIVERGENCE FROM PRIORITIES.—The Commis-
sioner may diverge from the priority order if the Commis-
sioner 
determines 
that 
significantly 
changed 
cir-
cumstances, such as immediate security needs or changes 
in infrastructure in Mexico or Canada, compellingly alter 
the need for a project in the United States. 
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