Congressional Report

Dear Friends,

Please take a moment to read my latest update from Washington and Texas Congressional District 28. You can stay connected by signing up for my weekly email here.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
To commemorate the month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging Veterans, along with their families and friends, to visit and chronicle their recovery journey on the website www.MakeTheConnection.net.

Announcing $10 Million in Improvements for Floresville, Poteet, Encinal and Rio Grande City Wastewater Systems

On May 11 in Floresville, USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Lisa Mensah and I announced  a total of over $10 million in federal funds for infrastructure and water projects for the communities of Floresville, Poteet, Encinal and Rio Grande City. My office worked with these cities and the USDA Rural Development to accomplish this funding for communities in Texas Congressional District 28.

Providing Library of Congress Books to Laredo Elementary Students

​On May 8, I delivered hundreds of Library of Congress books to students at Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary in Laredo. The books range from an array of topics including fiction, non-fiction, bilingual stories, children’s novels, and general reading material.

Meeting with Navajo Nation in Zapata to Discuss the Success of ZTAC Facility

On May 6 in Zapata, I met with Vice President Rex Lee Jim from the Navajo Nation and his staff, along with representatives from Zapata County, Harvard Medical School and the U.S. Economic Development Administration to discuss building a health, education and work-training facility within the Navajo Reservation based on the model of the Zapata County Technical and Advanced Education Center (ZTAC) that we built for the people of Zapata just a few years ago.

Announcing Extended VA Benefits to Veterans Living in Zapata and Starr Counties

​On May 8, I met with veterans in Zapata to explain that they will now be able to get medical care right in their own town thanks to the VA Choice Program. Click here to read more about the recent expansion in services.

On May 8, I visited with Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and veterans in Rio Grande City to hear their concerns and also to explain their eligibility to receive medical services in their hometown due to the VA Choice Program.

Groundbreaking for Affordable Housing in Alton, Texas

On May 6, my southern district outreach coordinator, Nichole Hernandez, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for La Esperanza de Alton. Through collaboration with my office (prior to redistricting), the U.S.D.A. and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the City of Alton was awarded $10.1 million for the development of 80 multi-unit facilities. This project will provide affordable housing to members of the Alton community.

Internships
Find out how to apply for an internship with my office either in the district or in D.C. here.

TX28 Tips
USDA Food Safety & Inspection Services: Recipes for Disaster - Contaminated Carbo Load

In this video from the United States Drug and Food Administration - Food Safety and Inspection Services, Maria attempts to make a meal for her family, but she ends up contaminating them. Learn how to avoid food contamination by watching Maria's mistakes.


Sincerely,

Henry Cuellar