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On the recordApril 4, 2011
Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act would authorize 5,000 additional CBP Officers and 1,200 additional CBP AS new hires.
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Silvestre Reyes
Texas

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Reyes advocates for increased staffing at ports of entry for security.

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