Crossborder trade accounts for fully a quarter of the American economyonequarter. How. then. do we keep this flow of trade both safe and smooth? I believe this legislation tries to do just that. We have given Customs and Border Protection more tools and resources to accomplish both of its missions. We authorize $1.2 billion in port security grant assistance. and we authorize another $750 million for key programs such as the Container Security Initiative and the automated targeting system. We also authorize funds to fulfill the promise of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. We provide the personnel to validate supply chain security for the thousands of American importers eager to participate in the program and keep their cargo moving.
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