S.Amdt. 3195Senate109th Congress (2005-2007)2nd degree
S.Amdt. 3195
Sponsored by
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA)
Submitted March 30, 2006
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March 30, 2006
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SA 3195. Mr. ISAKSON submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 3192 submitted by Mr. Specter (for himself, Mr. Leahy, and Mr. Hagel) to the bill S. 2454, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: On page 11, strike lines 4 through 7 and insert the following: (b) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Associated Infrastructure.--The Secretary shall acquire and maintain MQ- 9 unmanned aerial vehicles for use on the border, including related equipment such as-- (1) additional sensors; (2) critical spares; (3) satellite command and control; and (4) other necessary equipment for operational support. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Border control facilities.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2011 to carry out subsection (a). (2) Unmanned aerial vehicles.-- (A) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out subsection (b)-- (i) $178,400,000 for fiscal year 2007; and (ii) $276,000,000 for fiscal year 2008. (B) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended. ______