S.Amdt. 1179Senate109th Congress (2005-2007)

S.Amdt. 1179

What it does: 3 changes: inserts text in 2 places, replaces text
Submitted July 11, 2005

What it changes

3 changes to H.R. 2360 · 1 shown in the bill's text

Inserts text in 2 placesReplaces text
  1. Change 1: Inserts new text on page 70, line 24

    Inserted: vulnerability and risk assessment For necessary expenses of the Transportation Security Administration in working with the Department of Transportation and other appropriate agencies, to complete a vulnerability and risk assessment of passenger and freight rail transportation.

    Original wording

    On page 70, after line 24, insert the following:

  2. Change 2: Replaces “$2,694,300,000” with “$2,959,300,000”

    ReplacesPage 77, line 18Printed page

    In H.R. 2360 · Reported to Senate

    state and local programs

    For grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other activities, including grants to State and local governments for terrorism prevention activities, notwithstanding any other provision of law, [struck: $2,694,300,000][inserted: $2,959,300,000], which shall be allocated as follows:

    (1) $1,518,000,000 for State and local grants, of which $425,000,000 shall be allocated such that each State and territory shall receive the same dollar amount for the State minimum as was distributed in fiscal year 2005 for formula- based grants: Provided, That the balance shall be allocated by the Secretary of Homeland Security to States, urban areas, or regions based on risks; threats; vulnerabilities; and unmet essential capabilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 (HSPD-8).

    Original wording

    On page 77, line 18, strike “$2,694,300,000” and insert “$2,959,300,000”.

  3. Change 3: Inserts new text on page 79, between lines 22 and 23

    Inserted: (7) $265,000,000 for rail security grants, of which--

    Inserted: (A) $185,000,000 shall be for grants to railroads, hazardous materials shippers, rail car owners, universities, State and local governments, and Amtrak for activities to prevent or respond to acts of terrorism, sabotage, or other intercity passenger rail and freight rail security threats;

    Inserted: (B) $40,000,000 shall be for grants to Amtrak to make fire and life-safety improvements to Amtrak tunnels on the Northeast Corridor in New York, NY, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC; and

    Inserted: (C) $35,000,000 shall be for research and development to improve freight and intercity passenger rail security.

    Original wording

    On page 79, between lines 22 and 23, insert the following:

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As printed

SA 1179. Mr. INOUYE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 2360, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

On page 70, after line 24, insert the following:

vulnerability and risk assessment

For necessary expenses of the Transportation Security Administration in working with the Department of Transportation and other appropriate agencies, to complete a vulnerability and risk assessment of passenger and freight rail transportation.

On page 77, line 18, strike “$2,694,300,000” and insert “$2,959,300,000”.

On page 79, between lines 22 and 23, insert the following:

(7) $265,000,000 for rail security grants, of which--

(A) $185,000,000 shall be for grants to railroads, hazardous materials shippers, rail car owners, universities, State and local governments, and Amtrak for activities to prevent or respond to acts of terrorism, sabotage, or other intercity passenger rail and freight rail security threats;

(B) $40,000,000 shall be for grants to Amtrak to make fire and life-safety improvements to Amtrak tunnels on the Northeast Corridor in New York, NY, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC; and

(C) $35,000,000 shall be for research and development to improve freight and intercity passenger rail security.

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July 11, 2005