In view of the explanation I have no objection to the passage of the bill. The bill was ordered to a third reading. read the third time. and passed. as follows: Be it eeacted. etc.. That to provide better facilities for the enforcement of the customs and immigration laws along the Canadian and Mexican borders at points where no Federal buildings are available or buildings adapted or suitably located for the purpose are available for rental. the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Labor are hereby authorized to expend from the funds appropriated for the general maintenance and operation of the Customs and Immigration Services. respectively. the necessary amounts for the acquisition of land and the erection of buildings. sheds. and office quarters. Including living quarters for officers where none are otherwise available: Provided. That the total amount which may be expended for any one project. for the use of one department. including the cost of the site. shall not exceed $3.000. and that where quarters are erected or facilities provided for the joint use of the Customs and Immigration Services the combined cost charged to the two appropriations concerned shall not exceed $6.000 for any one project. including the site.
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