(From Congressman Charlie Dent's press office) -- U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (PA-15), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, yesterday voted for H.R. 2017, the Fiscal Year 2012 Department of Homeland Appropriations Act. The measure, the first of 12 annual funding bills to be considered by the House this year, provides $40.6 billion in non-emergency spending for programs and operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).“As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I supported this legislation because it bolsters the security of the American people while honoring Congress’s commitment to spend tax dollars in a responsible and efficient manner,” said Rep. Dent."Nearly a month ago, intelligence gained during the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan confirmed terrorist organizations remain committed to launching attacks within the US. Today, communities across the country, particularly in Alabama and Missouri, are reeling from some of the most devastating storms in their history. These events remind us that threats to our security can come from unpredictable sources at unpredictable times. H.R. 2017 provides DHS the resources it needs to ensure our nation is prepared for disasters of any kind."
Notably, H.R. 2017 includes $8.7 billion for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enhance security along our borders and $3.19 billion for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in part to improve passenger screening equipment and personnel training.
During consideration of the bill on the House floor, Dent voted for an amendment to restore a portion of funding for two critical first responder programs; the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) programs. Originally set to receive $350 million in funding through the legislation, Dent supported an amendment offered by Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH-14) to provide a total of $670 million for the two programs.
“As first responders play an increasingly important role in national homeland security efforts, it is important that we help communities ensure they have the capabilities to effectively respond to natural and manmade threats,” Rep. Dent said.
Dent keeps proving what an empty suit he really is!!!
ReplyDeletethis is how bethlum got new furniture and blackberries. cut me a break this is almost as bad as welfare.
ReplyDeleteonce dent is finished gutting medicare, homeland security will have far fewer people to protect.
ReplyDeleteWhere's the pic of his family? I thought this was family week on the blog.
ReplyDeleteDent voted to end medicare. Nuff said!
ReplyDeletevote anyone else in 2012.
If everyone understood the full implications of the Homeland Security Act, no one would be happy to learn how much of our freedom and privacy has been taken.
ReplyDeleteDent doesn't like to be photographed with his family. He likes to keep his distance just in case
ReplyDeleteWhat a disgusting thing to say. It figures.
ReplyDeleteDent is doing his best to try and turn the page from his Ryan plan vote.
ReplyDeleteI presume what @8.23 means is in case you are around with a camera, or maybe trolling.
ReplyDeleteYou are hardly in a position to get all high and mighty about this, given your track record.
And if it's one law for one and something different for another, don't be so blatant about. It makes you look like a hypocrite.
I once thought Dent was a good choice for Congress,but after his Medicare vote, I won't be fooled again. No split ticket in 2012!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm sure you were a big Dent supporter.
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