Apr 1, 2021
The surge in illegal immigration has Republicans talking about restarting border wall construction. South Texas Congressman Filemon Vela says that would be a mistake, as the wall does not effectively secure the border. The Brownsville Democrat pointed to studies done by the Government Accountability Office, which found that the wall did not impact security. It would also be expensive. Single-layer fencing is estimated to cost about six-and-a-half-million dollars per mile.
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South Texas Congressman Filemon Vela supports raising stimulus checks to $2,000, will vote Monday
In the meantime, Congress moved forward with the comprehensive funding package and COVID-19 relief package, including a $600 stimulus plan. Author: KIII Staff Updated: 5:17 PM CST December 24, 2020
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas US Representative Filemon Vela announced today that he supports stimulus checks to Americans of $2,000. $600, for most of the people receiving it, won t last until January, the South Texas congressman said at a press conference after House Republicans blocked an increase in COVID-19 relief checks for American families.
The continuing resolution extending government funding will expire on December 28th if the President does not sign the legislation passed by the House and Senate, Vela s office said.