Save our Border Communities Act of 2008
To authorize Federal payment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at the international borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 4/23/2008--Introduced.
Save our Border Communities Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide payment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at U.S. international borders, but only to the extent that such costs are not otherw... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| April 23, 2008 |
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June 20, 2008 filner introduces save our border communities bill
congressman bob filner recently introduced hr 5879, dubbed the save our border communities act.
June 20, 2008 Congressman Bob Filner Introduces Act to Save Our Border Communities
Washington, DC - Congressman Bob Filner recently introduced HR 5879, the Save Our Border Communities Act. The bill would reimburse police, firefighters and other first responders for services associated with US Ports of Entry.
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May 03, 2008 WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5879, The Save our Border Communities ...
US Congress: HR 5879, The Save our Border Communities Act of 2008.










