be chosen on the basis of appropriateness for use by the 
United States Border Patrol, and each vehicle shall have 
a ‘‘panic button’’ and a global positioning system device 
that is activated solely in emergency situations for the 
purpose of tracking the location of an agent in distress. 
The police-type vehicles shall be replaced at least every 
three years. 
SEC. 108. PORTABLE COMPUTERS. 
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure 
that each police-type motor vehicle in the fleet of the 
United States Border Patrol is equipped with a portable 
computer with access to all necessary law enforcement 
databases and otherwise suited to the unique operational 
requirements of the United States Border Patrol. 
SEC. 109. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. 
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall augment 
the existing radio communications system so all law en-
forcement personnel working in every area where United 
States Border Patrol operations are conducted have clear 
and encrypted two-way radio communication capabilities 
at all times. Each portable communications device shall 
be equipped with a ‘‘panic button’’ and a global posi-
tioning system device that is activated solely in emergency 
situations for the purpose of tracking the location of the 
agent in distress. 
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SEC. 110. HAND-HELD GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM DE-
VICES. 
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure 
that each United States Border Patrol agent is issued a 
state-of-the-art hand-held global positioning system device 
for navigational purposes. 
SEC. 111. NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT. 
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure 
that sufficient quantities of state-of-the-art night vision 
equipment are procured and maintained to enable each 
United States Border Patrol agent working during the 
hours of darkness to be equipped with a portable night 
vision device. 
SEC. 112. BORDER ARMOR. 
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure 
that every United States Border Patrol agent is issued 
high-quality body armor that is appropriate for the climate 
and risks faced by the individual officer. Each officer shall 
be allowed to select from among a variety of approved 
brands and styles. Officers shall be strongly encouraged, 
but not mandated, to wear such body armor whenever 
practicable. All body armor shall be replaced at least every 
five years. 
SEC. 113. WEAPONS. 
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure 
that United States Border Patrol agents are equipped 
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with weapons that are reliable and effective to protect 
themselves, their fellow officers, and innocent third parties 
from the threats posed by armed criminals. In addition, 
the Secretary shall ensure that the policies of the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security allow all such officers to carry 
weapons that are suited to the potential threats that they 
face. 
SEC. 114. UNIFORMS. 
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure 
that all United States Border Patrol agents are provided 
with all necessary uniform items, including outerwear suit-
ed to the climate, footwear, belts, holsters, and personal 
protective equipment, at no cost to such agents. Such 
items shall be replaced at no cost to such agents as they 
become worn, unserviceable, or no longer fit properly. 
SEC. 115. TASK FORCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established a task force 
to be known as the ATF, DEA, and Border Patrol Task 
Force. The task force shall be composed of members ap-
pointed by the President from among representatives of 
the United States Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement 
Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire-
arms, and Explosives. There shall be an equal number of 
representatives from each agency. 
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(b) DUTIES.—The task force shall meet not less than 
once per month during a two-year period in order to mon-
itor and report to the Congress and to the President on 
the trade and sale of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and 
explosives along the borders of the United States. Twice 
a year during such period, the task force shall submit a 
report to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security of the United States House 
of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary 
and the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs of the Senate. 
(c) TERMINATION.—The task force shall terminate 
upon the expiration of the two-year period beginning on 
the date of the appointment of the last member appointed 
under this section. 
TITLE II—BORDER RELIEF 
SEC. 201. BORDER RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made available 
under section 202, the Attorney General may make border 
security grants to— 
(1) sheriffs’ offices of counties any part of 
which is within 25 miles of the southern border of 
the United States; and 
(2) police departments serving a city, town, or 
other political subdivision in a county any part of 
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which is within 25 miles of the southern border of 
the United States (including tribal police depart-
ments serving a community any part of which is 
within 25 miles of such border). 
(b) USE OF FUNDS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Grant funds received under 
subsection (a) may be used for the following activi-
ties: 
(A) To conduct law enforcement operations 
to enforce criminal laws, prevent and punish 
criminal activity, and protect the lives, prop-
erty, and security of the people within the juris-
diction of the grant recipient. 
(B) To transfer to appropriate Federal law 
enforcement officials aliens unlawfully present 
in the United States who are detained or in the 
custody of the grant recipient. 
(C) To enforce State and Federal laws re-
lating to securing the border and enforce other 
State and Federal criminal laws. 
(2) PAYMENT OF COSTS.—Use of funds under 
paragraph (1) shall include payment for costs of hir-
ing, equipping, training, and otherwise controlling 
the operations and deployment of law enforcement 
officials engaged in duties described in paragraph 
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(1), as well as the costs of paying overtime to such 
officials. 
(c) APPLICATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each eligible law enforce-
ment agency seeking a grant under this section shall 
submit to the Attorney General an application at 
such time, in such manner, and accompanied by 
such information as the Attorney General may re-
quire. 
(2) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted 
pursuant to paragraph (1) shall— 
(A) describe the activities for which assist-
ance under this section is sought; and 
(B) provide such additional assurances as 
the Attorney General determines to be essential 
to ensure compliance with the requirements of 
this section. 
SEC. 202. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Attor-
ney General to carry out this title $150,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2013 and each succeeding fiscal year. 
SEC. 203. ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW. 
Nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize 
State or local law enforcement agencies or their officers 
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to exercise Federal immigration law enforcement author-
ity. 
SEC. 204. REGULATIONS. 
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this title, the Attorney General shall issue regula-
tions to carry out this title. 
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