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Rep. Cuellar Announces the Authorization of Lake Casa Blanca Dredging Project and Webb County Colonias Infrastructure Project

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the authorization of two projects: Lake Casa Blanca Dredging Project and the Webb County Colonias Water Infrastructure Project. Congressman Cuellar secured language authorizing the projects in this year’s Water Resources Development Act. The language allows for Lake Casa Blanca to receive federal funding to dredge Lake Casa…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Groundbreaking of the New Zapata County Emergency Operations Center

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Zapata County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The project was made possible by $1,000,000 in Community Project Funding that Dr. Cuellar secured in the FY22 government funding bill. Zapata County will contribute a $333,384 match, bringing the total project amount to $1,333,384. “It is important…

Rep. Cuellar Introduces Bill to Require Information in Spanish on Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) introduced the Hazardous Workplace Accountability Act of 2024. This legislation directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to require that safety data sheets for hazardous materials be provided in both English and Spanish. This bill will increase access to important safety information for our nation’s…

Rep. Cuellar and County Commissioner Gonzalez Celebrate Groundbreaking of Webb County Southern Fire Station

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and Webb County Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Webb County southern fire station. The project was made possible by $4.7 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and will be the first fire station to serve southern Webb County. This fire station will serve…

Rep. Cuellar Secures $110,000,000 for VIA’s Advanced Rapid Transit North/South Corridor Project in FY25 House Transportation Appropriations Bill

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured $110,000,000 for VIA’s Advanced Rapid Transit North/South Corridor Project in the FY25 House Transportation appropriations bill. The federal dollars will help create a 10.35-mile bus rapid transit (BRT) line from the San Antonio International Airport through downtown San Antonio to Steves Avenue in the Southside. The Project will…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $749,356 in Federal Grant Funding to Develop a Rural Residency Training Program in Starr County

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $749,356 in federal grant funding to develop a rural residency training program in Starr County. The Rural Residency Planning and Development Grant, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will provide funding to DHR Health over a 3-year…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $799,853 in Federal Grant Funding for TAMIU

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $799,853 in federal grant funding for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The funding consists of three separate awards for the establishment of a center for physics-based AI application training, enhancement of statistics curricula for AI development, and STEM recruitment. “Congratulations to TAMIU for being…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on House Passage of Defense Appropriations Bill

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense appropriations bill: “As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, my goal has been to support and fund our nation’s military. The…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on House Passage of SFOPS Appropriations Bill

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, & Related Programs (SFOPS) appropriations bill: “Water is life, and water deliveries from Mexico are essential for South Texas communities to operate and grow. I was…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on House Passage of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security appropriations bill: “As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I have consistently advocated for essential funding…