April 03, 2014

Rep. Vargas Leads Fight for San Ysidro Port of Entry Funding

Washington, DC (April 3, 2014) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) led the charge in requesting funding from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government for the San Ysidro Port of Entry Modernization and Expansion Project at the President’s FY 2015 Budget level of $216 million.

“The San Ysidro Port of Entry is a vital component of the San Diego border region and the nation’s economy.  I am proud to be leading the fight to secure funding for this much-needed and extremely important border infrastructure project,” said Rep. Vargas.  “Funding for the San Ysidro Port of Entry Modernization and Expansion Project will result in more jobs, greater border safety and efficiency, and increased economic growth.”

In the coming months, Representative Vargas, in conjunction with the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, will lead a working group with other stakeholders to develop a strategy to ensure the approval of funds through the House and Senate appropriations process.  

Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border.  Vargas is currently serving his first term in Congress.  He represented the 40th California State Senate District from 2010-2012, the 79th California State Assembly District from 2000 – 2006 and served on the San Diego City Council from 1993 – 2000.