To authorize the expenditure of funds appropriated under subsection (b) of the Border Security Act of 2007 to address any border security issue, including security at the northern border.
What it does: Adds Sec. __. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, amounts appropriated under subsection (b) of the Border Security First Act of 2007 may be used to address northern border fencing as well, wherever the greatest security needs are wherever appropriateAdds Sec. __. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, amounts appropriated under subsection (b) of the Border Security First Act of 2007 may be used to address northern border fencing as well, wherever the greatest security needs are wherever appropriate
Adds a sectionInserted: Sec. __. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, amounts appropriated under subsection (b) of the Border Security First Act of 2007 may be used to address northern border fencing as well, wherever the greatest security needs are.
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At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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At the appropriate place, insert the following:
Sec. __. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, amounts appropriated under subsection (b) of the Border Security First Act of 2007 may be used to address northern border fencing as well, wherever the greatest security needs are.
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Senate amendment submitted
October 3, 2007
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Senate amendment submitted
October 3, 2007
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3198 proposed by Senator Menendez.(consideration: CR S12506-12508, S12514; text: CR S12506)
October 3, 2007
Amendment SA 3198 proposed by Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S12506-12508, S12514; text: CR S12506) To authorize the expenditure of funds appropriated under subsection (b) of the Border Security Act of 2007 to address any border security issue, including security at the northern border.
October 3, 2007
Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 3198.
October 3, 2007
Amendment SA 3198 ruled out of order by the chair.
October 3, 2007