S.Amdt. 3027

1. Adds SEC. __. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING PORT SECURITY GRANTS wherever appropriate

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   Inserted: SEC. __. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING PORT SECURITY GRANTS.

   Inserted: It is the sense of the Senate that, in allocating homeland security assistance grants relating to port security, Congress should--

   Inserted: (1) allocate port security grants under a dedicated program intended specifically for port security enhancements, rather than as part of a combined program for many different infrastructure programs that could lead to reduced funding for port security;

   Inserted: (2) devise a method to enable the Secretary of Homeland Security to--

   Inserted: (A) distribute port security grants to the Nation's port facilities more quickly and efficiently; and

   Inserted: (B) give ports the financial assistance needed to comply with congressional mandates;

   Inserted: (3) allocate sufficient funding for port security to--

   Inserted: (A) enable port authorities to comply with mandated security improvements;

   Inserted: (B) ensure the protection of our Nation's maritime transportation, commerce system, and cruise passengers;

   Inserted: (C) strive to achieve funding levels consistent with the needs estimated by the Coast Guard; and

   Inserted: (4) recognize--

   Inserted: (A) the unique threats for which port authorities must prepare; and

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   Inserted: (B) the importance of safe, secure ports to protect the Nation's security and economy, which largely depends on maritime commerce.

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