[House Document 111-130]
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111th Congress, 2d Session - - - - - - - - - - - - House Document 111-130
REQUESTS FOR FY 2011 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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COMMUNICATION
from
THEPRESIDENTOFTHEUNITEDSTATES
transmitting
A REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 PROPOSALS IN THE
FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
JUSTICE
July 13, 2010.--Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered
to be printed
The White House,
Washington, June 22, 2010.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Madam Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the
enclosed amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 proposals in my FY
2011 Budget for the Departments of Homeland Security and
Justice.
These amendments would support efforts to secure the
Southwest border and enhance Federal border protection, law
enforcement, and counternarcotics activities.
The amounts requested would be partially offset by
cancelling $100 million from a lower priority program within
the Department of Homeland Security. The proposed budget
authority for FY 2010 would, therefore, increase by a net total
of $500 million as a result of these amendments.
This request responds to urgent and essential needs.
Therefore, I request these proposals be considered as emergency
requirements. The details of this request are set forth in the
enclosed letter from the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama.
[Estimate No. 8, 111th Cong., 2d Sess.]
Executive Office of the President,
Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC, June 22, 2010.
The President,
The White House.
Submitted for your consideration are amendments to Fiscal
Year (FY) 2010 proposals in your FY 2011 Budget. The amendments
include proposals for the Departments of Homeland Security and
Justice.
These amendments would support efforts to secure the
Southwest border and enhance Federal border protection, law
enforcement, and counternarcotics activities. This request
responds to urgent and essential needs, and therefore, the
specific amendments are being requested as emergency
requirements.
The amounts requested would be partially offset by
cancelling $100 million from a lower priority program within
the Department of Homeland Security. The proposed budget
authority for FY 2010 would, therefore, increase by a net total
of $500 million as a result of these amendments, which are
described below and in more detail in the enclosures.
Department of Homeland Security
These amendments would provide $399 million for the
Department to support increased Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations
along the Southwest border. The request includes $297 million
to hire 1,000 new Border Patrol agents, $37 million for two new
unmanned aerial detection systems, $52.5 million for 160 new
ICE agents, $6.5 million for 30 new CBP officers, and $6
million for 20 new CBP canine teams. Although not a part of
this request, an additional $100 million of existing resources
in the Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology
account shall be repositioned to higher priority replacement
and repair of fences to enhance physical infrastructure along
the Southwest border.
In addition, an amendment is provided to cancel permanently
$100 million from the FY 2010 enacted appropriation for the
Customs and Border Protection's Border Security Fencing,
Infrastructure, and Technology account. While the Department of
Homeland Security is striving to improve the current technology
assets at the border, the funds in the Border Security Fencing,
Infrastructure, and Technology account will not be used pending
a Department-wide review.
Department of Justice
These amendments would provide $201 million for the
Department to surge Federal law enforcement officers in the
Southwest border region and the temporary deployment of
personnel to high crime areas. Specifically, Justice funding
would increase the presence of Federal law enforcement in the
Southwest border districts by adding seven ATF Gunrunner Teams,
five FBI Hybrid Task Forces, additional DEA agents, equipment,
operational support, and additional attorneys and immigration
judges and to support additional detention and incarceration
costs for criminal aliens in coordination with Department of
Homeland Security enforcement activities. The amendments would
also provide funding to support Mexican law enforcement
operations with ballistic analysis, DNA analysis, information
sharing, technical capabilities, and technical assistance.
Recommendation
I have carefully reviewed this request and am satisfied
that it is necessary at this time. Therefore, I join the heads
of the affected agencies in recommending that you transmit this
proposal to the Congress.
Sincerely,
Peter R. Orszag,
Director.
Enclosure.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 15
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1362
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $52,500,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $52,500,000
(In the appropriations language under the above agency, insert
the above new bureau and heading and the following new language
immediately following the heading ``Immigration Examinations
Fee'' and just before the bureau heading ``United States Coast
Guard'':)
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'' for
necessary expenses for emergency hiring of new Criminal
Investigators related to Southwest border enforcement,
$52,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2011:
Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency
requirement for these specific purposes.
This amendment would allow the Department of Homeland
Security to hire and deploy 160 new Immigration and Customs
Enforcement Criminal Investigators. The additional agents will
be positioned in the highest risk locations along the Southwest
border and it is estimated the 160 additional agents would
yield 2,720 new enforcement actions (arrests, indictments,
convictions, seizures, fines, or penalties) each year against
the most significant criminal organizations involved in
narcotics, alien, firearm, and bulk cash smuggling and
trafficking.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $52.5 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Customs and Border Protection
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 15
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1362
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $309,500,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $309,500,000
(In the appropriations language under the above agency, insert
the above new bureau and heading and the following new language
immediately following the newly inserted bureau and heading
``Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Salaries and Expenses''
and just before the bureau heading ``United States Coast
Guard'':)
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'' for
emergency hiring of new Border Patrol agents, Customs and
Border Protection Officers, and K-9 teams for Southwest border
activities, $309,500,000, to remain available until September
30, 2011: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an
emergency requirement for these specific purposes.
This amendment would provide $309.5 million for enhanced
Southwest border enforcement Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) personnel, including $297 million to hire and deploy
1,000 new Border Patrol agents and the related support costs--
for a total staffing level of over 21,000 agents--and allow CBP
to establish a flexible surge force of approximately 500
agents. The amendment also provides $6.5 million for CBP to
hire 30 new CBP Officers at the ports of entry and $6 million
to add 20 new CBP K-9 Teams.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $309.5 million as a result of
this amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Customs and Border Protection
AIR AND MARINE INTERDICTION, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND PROCUREMENT
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 15
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1362
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $37,000,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $37,000,000
(In the appropriations language under the above newly inserted
bureau, insert the above new heading and the following new
language immediately following the newly inserted heading
``Salaries and Expenses'' and just before the bureau heading
``United States Coast Guard'':)
For an additional amount for ``Air and Marine Interdiction,
Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement'' for the procurement,
operations and maintenance of unmanned aircraft systems to be
deployed along the Southwest border, $37,000,000, to remain
available until September 30, 2011: Provided, That Congress
designates this amount as an emergency requirement for these
specific purposes.
This amendment would provide $37 million to fund the
procurement, operations and maintenance of two unmanned
aircraft systems for use along the Southwest border. These
systems will be deployed to monitor the Southwest border and
assist in the interdiction of aliens and goods moving illegally
into the United States.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $37 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
GENERAL PROVISION
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1362
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: Language
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: --
(In the appropriations language under the above agency, insert
the above new heading and the following new language
immediately following the newly inserted heading ``Air and
Marine Interdiction, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement''
and just before the bureau heading ``United States Coast
Guard'':)
SEC. 1. Of the funds appropriated in Public Law 111-83
under the heading ``Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure,
and Technology'', $100,000,000 are hereby permanently
cancelled.
This provision would cancel permanently $100 million from
the FY 2010 enacted appropriation for the Customs and Border
Protection's Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and
Technology account. While the Department of Homeland Security
is striving to improve the current technology assets at the
border, the funds in the Border Security Fencing,
Infrastructure, and Technology account will not be used pending
a Department-wide review.
This proposed decrease will be used to partially offset
proposed increases to fund the President's comprehensive
enforcement strategy by strengthening ports of entry with
additional inspectors; expanding Immigration and Customs
Enforcement drug, cash and arms smuggling investigations; and
enhancing law enforcement resources in the Department of
Justice, a key component in overall Southwest border law
enforcement and prosecutions, as described in the accompanying
amendments.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would decrease by $100 million as a result of this
amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
General Administration
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPEALS
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $2,118,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $2,118,000
(In the appropriations language, insert the above new agency,
bureau and heading and the following new language just after
the Bodoni dash and immediately before the heading ``Department
of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Administrative Review and
Appeals'' for necessary expenses for increased administrative
review proceedings related to Southwest border enforcement,
$2,118,000, to remain available until September 30, 2011:
Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency
requirement for these specific purposes.
This amendment would provide $2.1 million for Department of
Justice Administrative Review and Appeals. These funds would be
used to provide additional resources to support an increase in
caseload related to Southwest border enforcement activities.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $2.1 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
General Administration
DETENTION TRUSTEE
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $7,000,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $7,000,000
(In the appropriations language under the above newly inserted
agency, insert the above new heading and the following new
language just after the newly inserted heading ``Administrative
Review and Appeals'' and immediately before the heading
``Department of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Detention Trustee'' for
necessary expenses for increased criminal detention expenses
related to Southwest border enforcement, $7,000,000, to remain
available until September 30, 2011: Provided, That Congress
designates this amount as an emergency requirement for these
specific purposes.
This amendment would provide $7 million for the Detention
Trustee account. These funds would be used to mitigate an
increase in criminal detention workload related to Southwest
border criminal enforcement activities.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $7 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Federal Prison System
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $20,000,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $20,000,000
(In the appropriations language under the above agency, insert
the above new bureau and heading and the following new language
just after the newly inserted heading ``Detention Trustee'' and
immediately before the heading ``Department of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'' for
necessary expenses for increased incarceration costs related to
Southwest border enforcement, $20,000,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2011: Provided, That Congress designates
this amount as an emergency requirement for these specific
purposes.
This amendment would provide $20 million for Department of
Justice Federal Prison System. These funds would be used to
provide additional resources to support an increase in
incarceration of prisoners related to Southwest border
enforcement activities.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $20 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Legal Activities and U.S. Marshals
SALARIES AND EXPENSES, GENERAL LEGAL ACTIVITIES
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $3,862,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $3,862,000
(In the appropriations language under the above agency, insert
the above new bureau and heading and the following new language
just after the newly inserted heading ``Salaries and Expenses''
and immediately before the heading ``Department of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses,
General Legal Activities'' for necessary expenses for increased
criminal prosecutorial and civil litigation expenses related to
Southwest border enforcement, $3,862,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2011: Provided, That Congress designates
this amount as an emergency requirement for these specific
purposes.
This amendment would provide $3.9 million for the General
Legal Activities Salaries and Expenses account. These funds
would be used to provide additional resources for the Criminal
Division and the Civil Division to mitigate an increase in the
prosecution workload related to Southwest border enforcement
activities.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $3.9 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Legal Activities and U.S. Marshals
SALARIES AND EXPENSES, UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $9,198,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $9,198,000
(In the appropriations language under the above bureau, insert
the above new heading and the following new language just after
the newly inserted heading ``Salaries and Expenses, General
Legal Activities'' and immediately before the heading
``Department of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses,
United States Attorneys'' for necessary expenses for increased
investigations, operational and prosecutorial support and other
expenses related to Southwest border enforcement, $9,198,000,
to remain available until September 30, 2011: Provided, That
Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for
these specific purposes.
This amendment would provide $9.2 million for the United
States Attorneys Salaries and Expenses account. These
additional prosecutorial resources and contractor support will
enhance Southwest border enforcement capabilities.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $9.2 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Legal Activities and U.S. Marshals
SALARIES AND EXPENSES, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $29,651,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $29,651,000
(In the appropriations language under the above bureau, insert
the above new heading and the following new language just after
the newly inserted heading ``Salaries and Expenses, United
States Attorneys'' and immediately before the heading
``Department of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses,
United States Marshals Service'' for necessary expenses for
increased investigations, operational and prosecutorial support
and other expenses related to Southwest border enforcement,
$29,651,000, to remain available until September 30, 2011:
Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency
requirement for these specific purposes.
This amendment would provide $29.7 million for the United
States Marshals Service Salaries and Expenses account. These
funds would be used to provide additional resources for
investigations, prisoner transportation and production in the
southwest border region.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $29.7 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Legal Activities and U.S. Marshals
CONSTRUCTION, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $8,000,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $8,000,000
(In the appropriations language under the above bureau, insert
the above new heading and the following new language just after
the newly inserted heading ``Salaries and Expenses, United
States Marshals Service'' and immediately before the heading
``Depaitutent of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Construction'' for necessary
expenses for renovation of space controlled, occupied or
utilized by the United States Marshals Service for prisoner
holding and associated support related to Southwest border
enforcement, $8,000,000, to remain available until expended:
Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency
requirement for these specific purposes.
This amendment would provide $8 million for the United
States Marshals Service Construction account. These funds would
be used to provide for renovation and/or projects for United
States Marshals Service space at courthouse facilities in the
Southwest border districts.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $8 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Interagency Law Enforcement
INTERAGENCY CRIME AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $21,000,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $21,000,000
(In the appropriations language under the above agency, insert
the above new bureau and heading and the following new language
just after the newly inserted heading ``Construction, United
States Marshals Service'' and immediately before the heading
``Department of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Interagency Crime and Drug
Enforcement'' for necessary expenses for increased
investigations, operational and prosecutorial support and other
expenses related to Southwest border enforcement, $21,000,000,
to remain available until September 30, 2011: Provided, That
Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for
these specific purposes.
This amendment would provide an additional $21 million for
Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force prosecutor-led
Strike Force operations, including the immediate and temporary
deployment of additional federal law enforcement agents and
prosecutors to the Southwest border region to help address
violence and criminal activity.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $21 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Federal Bureau of Investigation
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $25,262,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $25,262,000
(In the appropriations language under the above agency, insert
the above new bureau and heading and the following new language
just after the newly inserted heading ``Interagency Crime and
Drug Enforcement'' and immediately before the heading
``Department of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'' for
necessary expenses for increased investigations, operational
support, and other expenses related to Southwest border
enforcement, $25,262,000, to remain available until September
30, 2011: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an
emergency requirement for these specific purposes.
This amendment would provide $25.3 million for the Federal
Bureau of Investigation's Salaries and Expenses account. These
funds would be used to establish five new hybrid investigation
teams and FBI SWAT deployments, as well as operational costs
associated with increased investigations along the Southwest
border, including wiretapping and fingerprint capture
equipment.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $25.3 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $35,805,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $35,805,000
(In the appropriations language under the above agency, insert
the above new bureau and heading and the following new language
just after the newly inserted bureau and heading ``Federal
Bureau of Investigation, Salaries and Expenses'' and
immediately before the heading ``Department of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'' for
necessary expenses for increased investigations, operational
support, and other expenses related to Southwest border
enforcement, $35,805,000, to remain available until September
30, 2011: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an
emergency requirement for these specific purposes.
This amendment would provide an additional $35.8 million to
the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA's) Salaries and
Expenses account to address violence and criminal activity in
the Southwest border region. This amendment would fund
additional Federal drug enforcement agents, the next iteration
of DEA's drug flow attack strategy, increased human
intelligence gathering, and Mexican law enforcement support,
and technology enhancements to monitor, track, analyze and
share intelligence data.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $35.8 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.
FY 2010 Supplemental Proposal in the FY 2011 Budget
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
House Doc. 111-101 Page: 16
FY 2011 Budget Appendix Page: 1363
FY 2010 Pending Supplemental Request: --
Proposed Amendment: $39,104,000
FY 2010 Revised Supplemental Request: $39,104,000
(In the appropriations language under the above agency, insert
the above new bureau and heading and the following new language
just after the newly inserted bureau and heading ``Drug
Enforcement Administration, Salaries and Expenses'' and
immediately before the heading ``Department of State'':)
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'' for
necessary expenses for increased investigations, operational
and prosecutorial support and other expenses related to
Southwest border enforcement, $39,104,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2011: Provided, That Congress designates
this amount as an emergency requirement for these specific
purposes.
This amendment would provide $39.1 million for the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Salaries and
Expenses account. These funds would be used for deployment of
seven Project Gunrunner Impact Teams to combat firearms
trafficking along the Southwest border. Funding also would
support increased firearms tracing and upgrade ballistics
information systems.
The proposed total budget authority for FY 2010 in the FY
2011 Budget would increase by $39.1 million as a result of this
amendment. This increase is partially offset by a proposed
reduction to a lower priority activity within the Department of
Homeland Security, as described in an accompanying amendment.