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President Bush Signs H.R. 3179, H.R. 3913, S. 1245 and S. 2516 Into Law
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary June 26, 2008

President Bush Signs H.R. 3179, H.R. 3913, S. 1245 and S. 2516 Into Law

ÿÿWhite House News


On Thursday, June 26, 2008, the President signed into law:

H.R. 3179, the "Local Preparedness Acquisition Act," which authorizes the
use of Federal supply schedules by State, local, and tribal governments for
acquisition of law enforcement and security-related items, including
firefighting and rescue equipment;

H.R. 3913, which amends the International Center Act to authorize the lease
or sublease of certain property located in the District of Columbia to an
entity other than a foreign government or international organization;

S. 1245, which amends current law related to mutual aid agreements entered
into by governmental entities in the National Capital Region to provide
support in emergencies; and

S. 2516, the "Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act," which requires
DHS to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of
enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces to satisfy any requirement for
background and security checks in connection with an application for
naturalization through service in the Armed Forces.

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