Local Government News
Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Legislation to Provide Canine Therapy Support for CBP Personnel
Rep. Tony Gonzales has introduced the PEARL Act, a legislation aimed at providing therapy dogs to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel to address mental health challenges within the agency. Gonzales emphasized the importance of supporting CBP personnel during the ongoing crisis at the borders, stating, "By improving access to canine therapy support, this legislation will give our law enforcement one more tool to improve mental health outcomes at CBP."The PEARL Act has garnered support from a bipartisan group of Congress members, including Reps. Michael McCaul,...
Rep. Tony Gonzales Joins Rep. Dan Meuser to Combat Squatting by Illegal Immigrants
Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Rep. Dan Meuser have come together in support of the Safeguarding Homes from Illegal Entry, Living, and Dwelling (SHIELD) Act. The legislation aims to address the issue of illegal immigrants squatting in American homes and make trespassing a deportable offense for them.In light of recent events where illegal aliens have been found squatting in American homes, Congressman Tony Gonzales expressed the necessity of the SHIELD Act, stating, “Everything this border crisis touches turns to ash. The SHIELD Act will help safeguard our...