To further reinforce the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security in applying criteria to designate college- and university-based centers for homeland security research.

SA 74. Mr. STEVENS (for himself and Mr. Frist) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the joint resolution H.J. Res. 2, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table, as follows:

In Division L, Homeland Security Act of 2002 Amendments, in Section 101(1)(b)(2)(c), strike the first sentence and insert in lieu thereof:

“To the extent that exercising such discretion is in the interest of Homeland Security, and with respect to the designation of any given university-based center for homeland security, the Security may except certain criteria as specified in 308(b)(2)(B) and consider additional criteria beyond those specified in 308(b)(2)(B).”