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In Washington, D.C., I worked with colleagues to help pass an $8.3 billion spending package to combat the coronavirus epidemic. This will go towards vaccine development, support for state and local governments, and assistance for affected small businesses. Specifically, the supplemental supports the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) repatriation and quarantine efforts, laboratory testing, emergency operations, epidemiological investigations, public information, and surveillance and data analysis.
In the district, I attended a series of events, including the kick-off of TAMIU's 11th annual STEM Alliance week, as well as a press conference in Pleasanton, TX, to discuss the usage agreement between the U.S. Air Force and the City of Pleasanton's municipal airport.
My staff also participated in several events and meetings, including the 18th annual Cowboy Breakfast in Floresville and Astronaut Day at TAMIU.
I have also included a video from the U.S. Census Bureau explaining how the 2020 Census affects representation in Congress.
As always, please contact one of my offices if you need assistance with any federal agency.
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Rep. Cuellar at Homeland Security Appropriations Hearing
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On Thursday, February 26, I attended the Homeland Security Appropriations hearing. In order to make sure the concerns of our community are heard, I asked Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf about DHS efforts to implement our community’s input on border security. Pictured is Rep. Cuellar with other Members of Congress at the hearing.
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Rep. Cuellar Discusses Usage Agreement Between U.S. Air Force and City of Pleasanton's Municipal Airport
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On Sunday, February 29, I was in Pleasanton with Mayor Travis Hall Jr., City Council, and Col. Mark Robinson to discuss the usage agreement between the U.S. Air Force and the City of Pleasanton’s municipal airport. This agreement will support training and operations for future Air Force pilots. Pictured is Rep. Cuellar with city and U.S. Air Force officials.
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Rep. Cuellar Kicks-Off TAMIU STEM Alliance Week
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On Tuesday, February 25, I helped kick-off the 11th annual TAMIU STEM Alliance. Throughout the week, students of all ages will have the chance to learn more about STEM and all the opportunities that exist within it. When I first partnered with TAMIU on this event, 11 years ago, we wanted to create something that would encourage students to explore this field and I’m proud to say that since then, we have continued our mission each year. Pictured is Rep. Cuellar addressing a room full of academic faculty and staff.
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| 18th Annual Rosenburg & Rotter Cowboy Breakfast |
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On Saturday, February 29, my Outreach Coordinator for Atascosa, Bexar, McMullen, and Wilson Counties, Gilbert Lafuente, attended the 18th Annual Rosenburg & Rotter Cowboy Breakfast in Floresville. This fundraiser benefits the Wilson County Area Children's Foundation. Pictured from left to right are former mayor, Danny Tejada, Gilbert Lafuente, city council member, Marrissa Ximenez, and sponsors of the Cowboy Breakfast, Emmitt Rotter and Lou Rosenberg.
USDA Ceremony
On Friday, February 28, my Outreach Coordinator for Atascosa, Bexar, McMullen, and Wilson Counties, Gilbert Lafuente, attended the USDA ceremony to celebrate an important investment in high-speed internet broadband infrastructure in Rural Texas. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, invited everyone to the Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard in Elmendorf, Texas, where leaders spoke about the benefits and vision for this investment. Pictured is Gilbert Lafuente with members of USDA.
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STEM Alliance Week - Astronaut Day
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On Friday, February 28, my Outreach Coordinator for La Salle, Webb, and Zapata Counties, Orlando Ramirez, attended the STEM Alliance Astronaut Day held in Laredo. At the event, Orlando had the opportunity to speak to local 6th grade girls interested in the STEM field, as well as speaking to Dr. Warren “Woody” Hoburg who is a recent graduate of Astronaut training. Pictured is Orlando Ramirez, Dr. Warren “Woody” Hoburg, and other TAMIU faculty and staff that helped in the planning process of the STEM Alliance Week.
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| This Week’s Grants Newsletter
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Don’t miss out on a grant opportunity! Attracting more federal funds to the district and region has been a top priority during my tenure in Congress. In an effort to better serve you, I want to provide you with information on a variety of open federal grant opportunities in each week’s newsletter. To subscribe to the weekly grants newsletter please fill out our form here.
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| U.S. Census Bureau: How Does the 2020 Census Affect Representation? |
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The 2020 Census is about so much more than just getting an exact number of how many residents are in the United States. Did you know that it also affects the total number of representatives in Congress?
This video from the U.S. Census Bureau explains how the census helps distribute the 435 seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states.
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Neighborhood Office Hours
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Tuesday, March 10
North
Elmendorf City Hall
203 Bexar Ave
9:30am-10:00am
Elmendorf, TX
Floresville City Hall
1120 D Street
10:30am-12:00pm
Floresville, TX
Poth City Hall
200 N. Carroll
1:00pm-2:00pm
Poth, TX
Central
La Salle County Offices
101 Court House Square
9:30am-10:30
Cotulla, TX
Encinal City Hall
701 Berry St1
11:00am -12:00pm
Encinal, TX
South
La Grulla City Hall
2 ½ Miles, South
Farm Rd 2360
9:00am-10:00am
La Grulla, TX
Rio Grande City
City Hall
5332 US-83
10:30am-11:30am
Rio Grande City, TX
Escobares City Hall
4851 East Hwy 83
1:30pm-2:30pm
Escobares, TX
Roma Community Center
502 6th Street
3:00pm-4:00pm
Roma, TX
Thursday, March 12
North
St. Hedwig City Hall
13065 FM 1346
9:00am-10:00am
St. Hedwig, TX
La Vernia City Hall
102 E Chihuahua
11:00am- 12:00pm
La Vernia, TX
Sutherland Springs
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Sutherland Springs, TX
(call for appointment)
El Cenizo City Hall,
507 Cadena St
9:30am- 10:30am
El Cenizo, TX
Rio Bravo City Hall
1701 Centeno Ln.
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Rio Bravo, TX
Starr County Warehouse Bldg. Pct 4
FM 755 (La Gloria)
10:00am- 11:00am
San Isidro, TX
(call for appointment)
Starr County Self Help Center
10 Mayorga Street
11:30am- 12:30pm
La Casita, TX
(call for appointment)
Northeast
Selma Stage Stop Visitor Center
9374 Valhalia
9:30am-10:30am
Selma, TX
Universal City - Public Library
100 Northview Dr.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Universal City, TX
Live Oak City Hall
8001 Shin Oak Dr.
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Live Oak, TX
Central
Falcon Community Center
Third at Ramireño (Quarterly)
9:15am-10:15am
Falcon, TX
Zapata County Courthouse
200 E. 7th Ave
11:00am- 12:00pm
Zapata, TX
San Ygnacio
(Call for appointment)
1:00pm-2:00
San Ygnacio, TX
South
Mission City Hall
1201 E 8th Street
9:00am- 10:00am
Mission, TX
Palmview Multi Purpose Ctr
406 West Veterans Blvd.
10:15am- 11:15am
Palmview, TX
Palmhurst City Hall
4417 North Shary Road
11:30am- 12:30pm
Palmhurst
(call for appointment)
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