[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 11 (Wednesday, February 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E102]
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 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH THE COSTS 
 ASSOCIATED WITH PROTECTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE 
                               FIRST LADY

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2000

  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for the purpose of introducing 
legislation to assist law enforcement agencies that are facing 
additional costs due to the new residency of the President and the 
First Lady in Chappaqua, NY.
  It is fortunate that my new constituents will now have the benefit of 
the services of some of the finest local law enforcement agencies in 
the nation. My intention in introducing this legislation today is 
simply to ensure that the local taxpayers are not overburdened with the 
additional costs which are normally associated with providing the 
necessary protective services for the Nation's First Family. Though 
their presence in our community at this point has been limited and 
sporadic, some local police departments have already incurred costs in 
the tens of thousands of dollars. While it is difficult to forecast, 
these local agencies project that the costs will increase dramatically 
in the coming months.
  Similar legislation was introduced and acted upon in 1989 when 
Representative Brennan, whose district included Kennebunkport, ME, 
proposed legislation to provide funding to local police departments in 
order to limit the costs incurred by the frequent visits of President 
Bush. It is my hope that the Federal Government will again take action 
to prevent a local community from being overburdened by these 
additional costs, and I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this 
legislation.

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