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Dec 6, 2012

Sires Announces Additional $10 Million Emergency Relief Funds 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 yet another $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. Sires stated:

Nov 20, 2012

Sires Announces Disaster Food Aid for NJ Residents Impacted by Sandy

(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Congressman Sires announced that New Jersey residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy will receive additional emergency food assistance.

Nov 20, 2012

Sires Requests Increased Disaster Assistance for Sandy Recovery

(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Congressman Sires sent a letter to President Obama requesting additional funding for federal disaster assistance programs, as well as an extension of the 100 percent cost share of disaster assistance to states and local governments by the federal government.

Nov 1, 2012

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.

Oct 31, 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.

Oct 22, 2012

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.

Sep 21, 2012

Congressman Sires Introduces Taxpayer Protection Act

Issues: Tax Reform

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.

Jul 27, 2012

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.

Jul 20, 2012

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.

Jul 17, 2012

Congressman Sires Supports United States-Israel Security Cooperation

Issues: Global Leadership

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.