S 1644 · 110th Congress · Emergency Management

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

Introduced 2007-06-18· Sponsored by Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.(2007-06-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for FY2008 for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for various offices for departmental management and operations, including for the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding and the Office of Inspector General. Makes appropriations for security, enforcement, and investigations for various agencies, including for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Air Marshals, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service. Makes appropriations for protection, preparedness, response, and recovery for various agencies, including for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state and local programs for terrorism prevention, firefighter assistance grants, emergency management performance grants, the radiological emergency preparedness program, the U.S. Fire Administration, and for disaster assistance and flood-related activities. Sets restrictions on the obligation of funds for the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US VISIT). Makes appropriations for research and development,…

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