Title 6, Domestic SecurityRelease 119-102

§453a Additional Uses of Appropriated Funds

Title 6 › CHAPTER 1 — HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION › SUBCHAPTER VIII — COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS › Part H — Miscellaneous Provisions › § 453a

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Starting in fiscal year 2004 and after, funds may be used to buy uniforms and, for police use, passenger vehicles even if they cost more than the normal yearly purchase limit. Funds may also pay for insurance on official vehicles overseas; State Department contracts for health and medical care for employees and their dependents abroad; services allowed by 5 U.S.C. 3109 (such as hiring experts); and hiring or buying vehicles under 31 U.S.C. 1343.

Full Legal Text

Title 6, §453a

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In fiscal year 2004 and thereafter, unless otherwise provided, funds may be used for purchase of uniforms without regard to the general purchase price limitation for the current fiscal year; purchase of insurance for official motor vehicles operated in foreign countries; entering into contracts with the Department of State to furnish health and medical services to employees and their dependents serving in foreign countries; services authorized by section 3109 of title 5; and the hire and purchase of motor vehicles, as authorized by section 1343 of title 31: Provided, That purchase for police-type use of passenger vehicles may be made without regard to the general purchase price limitation for the current fiscal year.

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Editorial Notes

Codification Section was enacted as part of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2004, and not as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.

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6 U.S.C. § 453a

Title 6, Domestic Security

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102