§ 973 — Authorization Of Appropriations

(a) There are authorized to be appropriated to the United States Customs and Border Protection to carry out the provisions of sections 961 through 971 of this title to remain available until expended— (1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; (2) $72,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and (3) $75,600,000 for fiscal year 2010. (b) In addition to any amounts otherwise appropriated to the United States Customs and Border Protection, there are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of meeting the staffing requirement provided for in section 972 of this title, to remain available until expended— (1) $8,500,000 for fiscal year 2008; (2) $17,600,000 for fiscal year 2009; (3) $19,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; (4) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and (5) $21,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.