The bill also allows certain FEMA grants to be used to reimburse State and local governments for the excessive costs associated with humanely detaining and processing these unaccompanied minors. In response to the influx of families that have crossed the southwest border. it allocates an additional $362 million for detention capability and capacity. including 3.732 new family detention beds. This legislation fully funds CBP. or Customs and Border Protection. and its 21.370 agents who provide not only security at our northern and southern borders. but also at our many ports of entry where goods come and go from all over the world. In light of the recent security incidents at the White House. the bill includes funding to improve security at the White House and Vice Presidents residence through additional fiscal infrastructure and resources such as tactical canine units. It also direct resources for the Secret Service to begin preparations for the Presidential candidate protection ahead of the 2016 Presidential election.
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