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 Blanca, and $20,... Read More »
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 that our firs... Read More »
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 Spanish-speaking workf... Read More »
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 La Presa, Rio Bravo, El Cenizo, and th... Read More »
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 help connect... Read More »
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 period. Throu... Read More »
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 competitively sele... Read More »
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 Department of Def... Read More »
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 pleased to secure langua... Read More »
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 for border... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined local leaders to showcase $1,000,000 in Community Project Funding for housing repairs in Zapata County. 28 homes have had repairs completed, and 17 are currently undergoing repairs. “During the summer months, high temperatures in South Texas average close to 100 degrees. Air conditioning becomes a basic necessity, leading to a substantial... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after President Biden announced two executive actions that protect DREAMers and noncitizen spouses and children of citizens: “I applaud the administration for working to protect DREAMers and noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens. These executive actions will help keep American families united and stren... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8070, the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Today, I voted to pass critical legislation that prioritizes American national security while authorizing historic... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the full committee markup of the FY25 Homeland Security appropriations bill: “As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I have consistently fought to ensure that we have critical... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the full committee markup of the FY25 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 Department of ... Read More »
