Laredo, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) attended the groundbreaking of the new $285 million Joint Processing Center in Laredo, TX. 

“The Laredo Joint Processing Center will help with current efforts to curb irregular migration at the border, as it integrates CBP and ICE operations, reduces costs, and creates more jobs for our community,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I will continue to do what I can to get federal support for border security and our law enforcement. I want to thank the CPB Office of Facilities and Asset Management and the DHS Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer for hosting the Laredo JPC Groundbreaking Ceremony and for their work in ensuring this project happens.” 

As a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Rep. Cuellar helped secure funding for the center.  

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will own the JPC and will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the facility.  

Following the groundbreaking ceremony, Congressman Cuellar discussed how this facility will support border security and create jobs. Furthermore, he elaborated on his other efforts to secure the border and support local law enforcement, including securing funding for Checkpoint 29, Border Patrol personnel, new technologies, and new equipment. 

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