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HIGHLIGHTS: FY07 HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS BILL
 
May 17th, 2006 - -
            The House bill provides $32.08 billion for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in fiscal year 2007, $1.8 billion above the fiscal year 2006 enacted levels, and $1.065 billion above the President’s request.  The bill balances critical homeland security and anti-terrorism activities with legacy missions; aggressively addresses new threats such as nuclear detection and the persistent challenges of border and immigration security; and requires changes in disaster assistance based upon lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina.  It also significantly moves DHS forward in the area of port, container, and cargo security.
 
Enhancing Port, Container and Cargo Security
            The bill provides $4.185 billion, +$448 million over FY 2006, to secure our ports and inbound cargo in order to prevent terrorists and criminals from exploiting the international commerce system.  Stringent performance requirements mandate a strategy to double the amount of cargo currently inspected, screen 100% of cargo through the Automated Targeting System, and establish minimum security standards for cargo containers.  The bill further requires DHS to maintain a 100% manifest review rate at all CSI ports; a 100% validation rate of all C-TPAT participants; and double the amount of cargo entering the U.S. screened for radiation.  Highlights include:
  • $2.05 billion for Coast Guard port and waterway security operations;
  • $1.69 billion for CBP cargo inspection and trade operations;
  • $139 million for Container Security Initiative, expanding the program to 58 foreign seaports;
  • $70.1 million for C-TPAT, supporting 100% validation of over 6,070 certified partners;
  • $178 million for radiation portal monitors;
  • $40 million to support implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential;
  • $15 million to increase port facility and vessel inspections domestically and overseas;
  • $200 million for port security grants; and
  • $23 million for Science & Technology’s Cargo Security Program.
Securing our Nation’s Borders and Revitalizing Immigration Enforcement
The bill provides $19.6 billion for border protection, immigration enforcement, and related activities, +$1.6 billion over FY 2006.  This includes $3.98 billion for the Secure Border Initiative, providing DHS with the appropriate mix of technology, personnel, and infrastructure to prevent terrorists and other criminals from exploiting our borders and immigration system.  Highlights include:
  • $2.33 billion for border security, adding 1,200 new Border Patrol agents, for a total of 13,580;
  • $4.1 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), adding 1,212 officers, for a total of 11,500;
  • $3.1 billion for the Coast Guard’s homeland security missions;
  • $1.29 billion for ICE custody management, adding 4,870 detention beds, for a total of 25,670;
  • $273 million for transportation and removal of undocumented aliens;
  • $115 million for border security technology and tactical infrastructure;
  • $535 million for Air and Marine Operations for border and airspace security, including $33.5 million for enhancements to aerial surveillance along our borders, coastlines, and in the source/transit zone;
  • $200 million for 28 Fugitive Operations teams for a total of 80 nation-wide;
  • $105 million for the Criminal Alien Program, including 40 new agents;
  • $46 million for Alternatives to Detention;
  • $362 million for the US-VISIT program; and
  • $114 million to support immigration verification systems.
Supporting State and Local First Responders
The bill provides $3.2 billion for first responders, including grants to high threat areas, firefighters, and emergency management.  Since September 11th, 2001, and including funds in this bill, $37.4 billion has been provided to first responders –including terrorism prevention and preparedness, general law enforcement, firefighter assistance, airport security, seaport security, and public health preparedness.  The bill maintains current law for all formula grants.  Highlights include:
  • $1.165 billion for high-density urban areas, including $750 million for urban area grants, $150 million for rail security, $200 million for port security, and $65 million for other infrastructure protection;
  • $545 million for basic formula grants;
  • $500 million for firefighter grants and $40 million for the SAFER program;
  • $400 million for State and local law enforcement terrorism prevention grants;
  • $180 million for Emergency Management Performance Grants; and
  • $339 million for First Responder training, exercise, and assistance programs.
Strengthening Federal Disaster Response and Implementing Katrina Lessons Learned
The bill provides a total of $6.5 billion for the Preparedness Directorate and FEMA to prepare for and respond to any form of disaster or terrorist attack and includes funds and direction to address lessons learned from the 2005 hurricane season.  Highlights include:
  • $1.66 billion for Disaster Relief;
  • $493 million for FEMA’s operational capability;
  • $198 million for flood map modernization;
  • $20 million for catastrophic planning; and
  • $15 million for the National Preparedness Integration Program.
Protecting the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
The bill supports ongoing efforts to enhance the current inventory of our nation’s critical infrastructures; develop secure communications systems with federal, State and local entities; and continue work with the private sector to implement protective measures around the nation’s infrastructure.  Highlights include:
  • $72 million for critical infrastructure identification and evaluation;
  • $101 million for critical infrastructure outreach and partnerships with industry;
  • $500 million for the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office to coordinate global nuclear detection and tracking;
  • $32 million for protective actions; and
  • $458 million for biological, chemical and explosives countermeasures.

Transportation Security

The bill continues efforts to enhance security for all modes of transportation, including ports, rails, and aviation, with a focus on developing and installing next generation technologies to inspect cargo, baggage and passengers.  In total, the bill provides $6.3 billion – partially offset by fees – for TSA and Federal Air Marshals (FAMs).  The Committee rejects the President’s proposed passenger fee increase.  Highlights include:

  • $2.6 billion for passenger and baggage screeners;
  • $244 million for the training of airport screeners;
  • $497 million to procure, install, maintain and refurbish explosive detection systems;
  • $173 million to procure, install, and maintain technologies at passenger screening checkpoints;
  • $55 million for air cargo;
  • $13.2 million for rail security inspectors and explosive detection canines; and
  • $699 million for FAMs, ensuring mission coverage on both domestic and international flights.
Supporting Traditional Missions such as Drug Interdiction, Law Enforcement, Maritime Safety, and Presidential Protection
  • $2.4 billion for traditional Coast Guard operating activities, including maritime safety, drug interdiction, and fisheries, environmental, and humanitarian missions;
  • $893 million for the Coast Guard’s Deepwater program;
  • $1.29 billion for the U.S. Secret Service including enhancement of the agency’s protective and investigative capabilities;
  • $46 million for the U.S. Fire Administration; and
  • $252 million for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
Key Oversight Provisions
  • The bill withholds a total of $1.3 billion until DHS provides Congress strategic plans for catastrophic planning, chemical site security, and port, container, and cargo security.  It also requires expenditure plans for the Secure Border Initiative, US-VISIT, business transformation for CIS, and explosive detection systems in airports, Customs IT systems, and better financial data throughout the Department - in particular Science and Technology.
  • The Committee directs the Preparedness Directorate and FEMA to improve its capabilities in communications, training, capabilities assessments, incident management, logistics, emergency housing, debris removal, and victim registration.
  • The bill creates a new, independent appropriation for the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding to ensure accountability for federal rebuilding efforts in the Gulf Coast.
  • Withholds $10 million until a national strategy for the chemical sector is submitted.
  • Withholds $10 million until final National Infrastructure Protection Plan is submitted.
  • Withholds $4.4 million until a final National Preparedness Goal is submitted.
  • Withholds $20 million until a catastrophic plan is submitted.
 
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