Lastly. the bill more than doubles present funding for the successful port security grant program to $400 million At the current rate of funding. securing the physical infrastructure of our ports would take decades to complete. Despite these and other important provisions. I continue to be disappointed that the rule for this bill did not allow consideration of amendments by my Democratic colleagues that would have further enhanced the protecton of our ports and our economy. For example. the Thompson Amendment would have added 1600 new Customs and Border Protection officers at our Nations ports. Having adequate staff to inspect incoming cargo is a basic first step toward securing incoming cargo. Additionally. the Langevin Amendment would have accelerated the installation of radiation detection monitors at our seaports.
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