Cunningham Announces Passage of War Supplemental
Cunningham Announces Passage of War Supplemental
Washington,
May 5 -
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-San Diego) today
announced the passage of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act
for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief Act of FY
2005 (H.R. 1268). The War Supplemental will provide US troops necessary
resources to capture more insurgents such as key al-Qaeda leader Abu
Faraj al-Libbi, increased funding for border patrol agents, and border
security improvement.
Along with funding for defense related expenditures, the
Supplemental increases the Death Benefit and Gratuity for families of
our fallen heroes from $12,000 to $100,000, and the maximum life
insurance benefits will increase from $250,000 to $400,000.
Critical provisions from the REAL ID Act were also included in the
bill. H.R 1268 provides funding for increased border security and
enforcement. This includes resources to hire, train, equip and support
an additional 500 Border Patrol Agents. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) will also receive funding to hire and train
additional criminal investigators and ICE agents. This legislation will
implement much needed drivers license reforms and require applicants to
provide proof they are in the country legally. It also authorizes the
completion of the San Diego border security fence after years of
delayed construction due to environmental concerns.
"Today, I joined my colleagues in supporting legislation that will
improve national security, and provides necessary resources for our
troops overseas and the families of fallen soldiers. It also includes
funding for our allies and security development around the globe,"
stated Congressman Cunningham.
"This legislation will finally close the 3.5 mile gap in the border
fence that has been left unfinished for the majority of the last
decade. The San Diego border is one of the most trafficked corridors
for entry by illegal aliens. The hard work to stop this problem is
paying off. The bottom line is that we need to put homeland security
first, and the War Supplemental helps us achieve this goal," he added.
For more information please visit: http://cunningham.house.gov/
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