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Congressman Cuellar Announces More Than $287,000 for Texas A&M International University
Sep 29, 2009
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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Texas A&M International University $287,314 to establish a graduate education degree program in autism.
“I applaud the lead that TAMIU is taking with this program because they are raising the ...
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Congressman Cuellar Joins Laredoans in Washington to Celebrate George Washington's Legacy
Sep 22, 2009
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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today joined Laredoans from the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association in Washington D.C. to celebrate George Washington’s legacy at the White House and on Capitol Hill. Approximately fifty representatives from Laredo joined Congressman Cuellar and other lawm...
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Congressman Cuellar Votes for Single Largest Investment in College Aid History
Sep 17, 2009
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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today voted for the single largest investment in federal college aid, helping more students and families pay for college. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3221, reforms the federal student loan system, saving taxpayers $87 billion over the next te...
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Congressman Cuellar Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 15, 2009
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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today recognizes the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration beginning September 15, 2009 through October 15, which recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture nationwide.
“This year take...
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Statement: Congressman Cuellar on President Obama's School Address
Sep 8, 2009
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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released this statement following President Barack Obama’s address to our nation’s schools:
“Today, President Obama reminds us how education is the gateway to getting ahead; he echoes a message of personal responsibility. He reiterates the tremendous value i...
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Cuellar: Bill Invests in Small Business, Protects Consumers, Repairs Land Ports and Promotes Economic Development
Jul 17, 2009
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Congressman Henry Cuellar voted in support of H.R. 3170, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010, which protects consumers, strengthens financial oversight institutions and invests in community small business programs. The bill also includes $150,000, secured by Congre...
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Landmark Education Bill Includes $569 Million for Texas Schools
May 14, 2009
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Congressman Henry Cuellar today joined a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2187, the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, which makes critical investments to modernize, upgrade, and repair school facilities across the country. Included ...
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President Signs Cuellar Amendment to Support Volunteer Efforts in Colonias
Apr 21, 2009
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The President today signed into law the Edward Kennedy Serve America Act, H.R. 1388, a major reauthorization and expansion of national volunteer programs. The law launches a new era of volunteerism by increasing the number of volunteers in federal service programs from 75,000 to 250,000, and it esta...
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Cuellar Invites Students to Join 2009 Congressional Arts Contest
Feb 10, 2009
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Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced that students in the Texas 28th Congressional District will have the opportunity to participate in the 2009 Congressional Arts Contest, which offers high school artists the opportunity to achieve national recognition and display their artwork in the U.S. Cap...
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Texas Colleges and Universities Stand to Gain $408 Million Under Recovery Package
Jan 29, 2009
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Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today that Texas colleges and universities stand to gain an estimated $408,415,000 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which the U.S. House of Representatives passed yesterday on a 244-188 vote.
The funding estimate appeared in a recent repo...
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