; and (2) in item (a), by striking 1972 and inserting 1986 . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections is amended in the item relating to section 249 by striking 1972 and inserting 1986 . VI Border Security Provisions A Rapid response measures 601. Emergency deployment of United States Border Patrol agents (a) In general If the Governor of a State on an international border of the United States declares an international border security emergency and requests additional United States Border Patrol agents from the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary is authorized, subject to subsections (b) and (c), to provide the State with up to 1,000 additional United States Border Patrol agents for the purpose of patrolling and defending the international border, in order to prevent individuals from crossing the international border and entering the United States at any location other than an authorized port of entry. (b) Consultation The Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the President upon receipt of a request under subsection (a), and shall grant it to the extent that providing the requested assistance will not significantly impair the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to provide border security for any other State. (c) Collective bargaining Emergency deployments under this section shall be made in conformance with all collective bargaining agreements and obligations. 602. Elimination of fixed deployment of United States Border Patrol agents The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that no United States Border Patrol agent is precluded from performing patrol duties and apprehending violators of law, except in unusual circumstances where the temporary use of fixed deployment positions is necessary. 603. Helicopters and power boats (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall increase by not less than 100 the number of United States Border Patrol helicopters, and shall increase by not less than 250 the number of United States Border Patrol power boats. The Secretary of