In case you missed it, U.S. Congressman Dr. Henry Cuellar said: Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee (TX-28) voted in favor of passing the FY24 government funding bill, which would prevent a costly government shutdown.
In the FY24 government funding bill, Dr. Cuellar championed provisions to help ensure local South Texas law enforcement agencies have the resources to properly do their jobs.
“I am pleased to vote for a government funding bill that prioritizes and supports law enforcement officers across the country.” said Dr. Cuellar, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I have two brothers who currently work as peace officers in the state of Texas. This bill makes meaningful investments in federal initiatives, such as the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program and Operation Stonegarden, that are critical to keeping South Texas communities safe. . In Congress, I will always support the men and women in blue.”
Specifically, Dr. Cuellar assisted with:
- Strengthen collaboration and initiatives Within the Department of Homeland Security, retail crime all over the country
- Safe $81 million Operation Stonegarden provides federal funding to enable local law enforcement agencies to carry out necessary operations to strengthen security along the southern border.
- Safe $664.5 million for Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)provides federal funding to assist local law enforcement agencies in hiring additional law enforcement officers to ensure effective community policing.
- Safe $2.48 billion, increase $58.2 million for State and local law enforcement support The Department of Justice supports local law enforcement agencies with training, technical assistance, research, and assistance to victims of crime.
- Safe $713 million, increase $13 million for Laws on violence against women Subsidy, It aims to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by strengthening services for victims and holding perpetrators accountable.
- Safe Over $924 million for Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant; Provides critical funding needed to support a wide range of program areas, including law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense, courts, crime prevention and education, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation, and technology. Provide to state and local governments.remediation, crime victim and witness initiatives, mental health programs, and related law enforcement and correctional programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams;
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