MCALLEN - The U.S. Coast Guard patrols the coasts, and a limited stretch of the Rio Grande, but a bill in the works would change that.
Congressman Henry Cuellar wants the coast guard to work out a plan that would help secure the 1200 miles of the river.
It's aimed at addressing drug and human smuggling along the river.
Right now, the river is only patrolled by local law enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
The bill is called the Coast Guard Authorization Act.
