Will Discuss Importance of Ports of Entry and Trade Along South Texas Border

WASHINGTON, DC ­ Tomorrow, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Brownsville), Congressman John Carter (Chairman of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee), Jesse Hereford (Chairman of the Border Trade Alliance) as well as other community members will meet to discuss the importance of South Texas ports of entry and their critical role in facilitating international trade.

***All Media inquiries for Rep. Filemon Vela should contact Brenda Lopez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 956.544.8352***

Friday, August 16^th

Mission, TX

Who: U.S. Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) and U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) and other area business and economic leaders

What: Joint Press Conference

When: 2:30 pm

Where: The Anzalduas International Bridge;

 6100 South Stewart Road

 Mission, Texas

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