§ 1712. Authorization of appropriations for improvements in technology and infrastructure
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(a)Funding of technology
(1)Authorization of appropriations In addition to funds otherwise available for such purpose, there are authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 to the Immigration and Naturalization Service for purposes of—
(A)making improvements in technology (including infrastructure support, computer security, and information technology development) for improving border security;
(B)expanding, utilizing, and improving technology to improve border security; and
(C)facilitating the flow of commerce and persons at ports of entry, including improving and expanding programs for preenrollment and preclearance.
(2)Waiver of fees Federal agencies involved in border security may waive all or part of enrollment fees for technology-based programs to encourage participation by United States citizens and aliens in such programs. Any agency that waives any part of any such fee may establish its fees for other services at a level that will ensure the recovery from other users of the amounts waived.
(3)Offset of increases in fees The Attorney General may, to the extent reasonable, increase land border fees for the issuance of arrival-departure documents to offset technology costs.
(b)Improvement and expansion of INS, State Department, and customs facilities There are authorized to be appropriated to the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Department of State such sums as may be necessary to improve and expand facilities for use by the personnel of those agencies.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title I, § 102, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 546.)
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- Public Law 109–13Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes
- Public Law 108–458To reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, and for other purposes
- Public Law 107–173To enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 107–173, title I, § 102
- 116 Stat. 546
- Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title III, § 302
- 119 Stat. 316
- Pub. L. 108–458, title V
- 118 Stat. 3732
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§ 1712
Authorization of appropriations for improvements in technology and infrastructure
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 107–173, title I, § 102
Stat.116 Stat. 546
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title III, § 302
Stat.119 Stat. 316
Pub. L.Pub. L. 108–458, title V
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