To provide for the designation of certain closed military installations as ports of entry.

This bill would allow local governments to request that closed military airports or seaports be officially designated as federal ports of entry. Such a designation would allow these former military sites to process international travelers and cargo, potentially boosting local economies by transforming inactive bases into hubs for global trade and travel.

The President would have the authority to deny a request if the federal costs of operating the port are expected to outweigh the local economic benefits. While the bill was introduced in 2001, it did not become law after receiving an unfavorable review from the Department of Defense.