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Sires Announces $10 Million Department of Transportation Dollars Post Hurricane Sandy
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Sires announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration is awarding the state of New Jersey $10 million dollars in emergency relief funding to reconstruct highways and roads that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy, which reached New Jersey on October 29, 2012.
Assistance in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy was an unprecedented storm that left a devastating impact on our communities in New Jersey- damaging homes, businesses, and leaving millions without power. Hudson, Essex, Middlesex, and Union counties in particular, were hit hard by Sandy. As we look to rebuild, I am committed to working with my colleagues in Congress, as well as state and local leaders to ensure that New Jersey has the necessary resources for recovery.
Congressman Sires Congratulates the Bayonne Fire Department at the Groundbreaking of the New Bayonne Firehouse
Bayonne, NJ - Congressman Sires spoke at a press conference announcing the groundbreaking for a new firehouse this morning in Bayonne. He joined U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith, Council President Terrence Ruane, Bayonne Public Safety Director/Assemblyman Jason O'Donnell and Bayonne Fire Chief Greg Rodgers along with host of City Officials. The Harbor Station Fire House will be located on Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor Chosen Few Blvd.
Congressman Sires Introduces Taxpayer Protection Act
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Albio Sires introduced H.R. 6477, the Taxpayer Protection Act. This legislation would create financial mechanisms to ensure that every household can afford insurance and that all families and communities have the means to rebuild and overcome the devastating effects of natural disasters.
Sires Announces Justice Assistance Grant Funding to Hudson County
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Sires announced that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs awarded Hudson County a Fiscal Year 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $308,023.
Sires Votes to Support the Troops and their Families
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman Sires supported passage of H.R. 5856, the Defense Department Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2013, which passed the House of Representatives by 326 to 90. The bill would provide $519 billion for the Department of Defense budget in FY 2013, as well as funding for overseas military operations.
Congressman Sires Supports United States-Israel Security Cooperation
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Albio Sires supported the passage of S. 2165, the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012, in the House of Representatives. The legislation reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security and expands military and civilian cooperation between the two countries.
Sires Opposes Additional Efforts to Repeal Health Care Reform
(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Congressman Sires voted against H.R. 6079, the Patients’ Rights Repeal Act, to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was enacted into law two years ago. The bill would repeal important benefits of the ACA, which was recently upheld as constitutional by the Supreme Court.
Sires Votes to Support Veterans
Washington, DC—On July 9, 2012, Congressman Sires supported H.R. 4114 the Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act and H.R. 4155 the Veterans Skills Jobs Act. Together these two pieces of legislation adjust the rate of compensation disabled veterans and their families receive in addition to recognizing the valuable skills gained while serving in the armed forces.
Sires Votes for Two Year Transportation Funding Bill
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Sires joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing H.R. 4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 by a vote of 373-52. This legislation authorizes highway and transit programs at current levels through September 2014.