This bill also provides $6.62 billion for the Transportation Security Administration. a figure that is $307 million above 2007 funding and $219 million above the Presidents request. This funding will be used for a number of key programs. including explosive detection systems to protect commercial aircraft. increased and expanded air cargo explosive screening for passenger aircraft. and a secure tiight certification program requiring the Administrator of ISA to certify that no security risks are raised by ISAs Secure Flight plans that would limit screening of airline passenger names only against a subset ot the full terrorist watch list. Additionally. this legislation appropriates significant funds tor efforts to secure Americas borders: $8.8 billion is provided for customs and border protection. including border security fencing and other tactical infrastructure. as well as 3.000 additional border security agents. The committee mark adds $27 million for 250 additional Customs and Border Patrol officers for commercial operations and Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism validation. verifying that "trusted shippers" have in place necessary security measures. as mandated in the SAFE Port Act. Additionally. $4.8 billion is appropriated for immigrations and custom enforcement. including the Federal Protective Service. a figure which is $322 million above 2007 and $15 million above the Presidents request. This appropriations bill also funds a number of other crucial programs. It provides $272 million for intrastructure protection. $32 million above the Presidents request and $44 million above 2007 tunding. to be used to identity critical infrastructure. and assess security vulnerabilities.
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