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HOMELAND SECURITY: The Stimulus Package and Its Impact
February 13, 2009
To provide a sense of the stimulus package's overall funding levels, we have prepared a general overview of the bill by subject area. Please note that this is a general overview of funding levels only, and does not report on every aspect of the bill. For a detailed analysis on any subject matter and the process for securing these federal dollars, please contact the Patton Boggs professionals listed below for each respective subject area.
HOMELAND SECURITY
- $1.0 billion for aviation security consisting of checked baggage explosives detection system and check point explosives detection equipment.
- $160 million to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for non-intrusive inspection systems and tactical communications equipment and radios.
- $100 million for border security on the Southwest border.
- $420 million for construction of agency owned land border ports of entry.
- $20 million for tactical communications equipment and radios for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Automation Modernization.
- $142 million for the Coast Guard for alteration or removal of obstructive bridges
- $150 million for Public Transportation Security Assistance and Railroad Security Assistance.
- $150 million for Port Security Grants.
- $210 million for Firefighter Assistance Grants for modifying, upgrading or constructing non-Federal fire stations.
For additional details on this information, please contact Norma Krayem at 202-457-5206 or by email at , Steve McHale at 202-457-6344 or by email at , Giovanna Cinelli at 703-744-8075 or by email at , and Mike Nardotti at 202-457-6125 or by email at .
For a copy of our full overview, click here. [pdf]
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