Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,125,000 in federal funding to hire 25 new police officers in Laredo. This federal funding was awarded to the City of Laredo from the Office of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and is administered through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP). “It is essential that our local law enforc... Read More »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released FBI crime statistics from 2023, demonstrating that border communities are safer than non-border cities in the United States. “I’ve lived my entire life and raised my family along the southern border. Every year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation releases crime statistics that show how crime rates are lower in border communities compared to... Read More »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $100,000 in federal funding for TAMIU to lead critical clean energy research. These federal dollars are from the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). This funding is part of the Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets Initiative, aimed at helping communities like ours repurpose energy infrast... Read More »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus, announced the House passage of the Autism CARES Act of 2024. Congressman Cuellar helped introduce this bill with Representative Chris Smith, which reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources. “This bipartisan bill will provide vital funding to expand research and c... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) celebrated the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act being signed into law - legislation that he led with Senator John Cornyn. The bill allows for an expansion of the Starr-Camargo Bridge in Rio Grande City, which acts as a vital trade link between Texas and Mexico. “In 2023, Mexico ranked first among all U.S. trading partners, with $798.8 billion in total trade... Read More »

Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the implementation of Serving Children and Adults in Need’s (SCAN) SERENIDAD Comprehensive Behavioral Health Project in Webb County today. “I’m proud to have helped secure this vital mental healthcare funding. Their comprehensive mental health services will provide incredible treatment to people who are either homeless or may soon be homeless.” C... Read More »

Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, announced $2,000,000 in federal funding for Webb County’s Veterans Treatment Program (VTP). These dollars will be used to expand the existing Veterans Treatment Court Program, significantly increasing their ability to reduce substance abuse and i... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) passed the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act, legislation that he led with Senator John Cornyn. The bill allows for an expansion of the Starr-Camargo Bridge in Rio Grande City, which acts as a vital trade link between Texas and Mexico. This legislation already passed the Senate and is now headed to the President’s desk. “In 2023, Mexico ranked first among al... Read More »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced over $6 million in federal funding to support Laredo in regards to irregular migration. These funds were provided from the fiscal year 2024 Shelter and Services (SSP) Program, a program Congressman Cuellar started in 2014. The City of Laredo will receive $3,096,483 and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo will receive $3,095,391... Read More »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $370,347 in federal grant funding for Texas A&M International University to purchase a new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and establish a new material characterization facility. Funding comes from the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant award. “This new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) will enhance the research ca... Read More »

Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $315,809 in school safety funding for Lytle ISD. This award is from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) from 2023. “Far too often we see threats and potential risks in our schools. With these funds, Lytle ISD will be better equipped to respond and properly address any issues that may arise,” s... Read More »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $144,000 in federal funding for Pleasanton Municipal Airport. “This funding will be integral in promoting a more safe, efficient, and productive Pleasanton Municipal Airport,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I am proud to have helped secure this extremely important funding. I will continue to fight... Read More »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will establish a Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Field Office at the World Trade Bridge (WTB) port of entry, in Laredo, Texas. Rep. Cuellar secured funding for this office through his support of CBP’s port of entry operations including robust staffing for the Office of Field ... Read More »

Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $6,005,040 in Federal Funding for Gateway Community Health Centers. "The $6,005,040 in funding will significantly enhance our Gateway Community Health Center locations, which serve more than 32,000 patients annually,” said Dr. Cuellar. “Gateway Health is an outstanding community partner across South Texas and these federal dollars will ensure thes... Read More »

Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) will help posthumously honor 13 U.S. servicemembers at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. This ceremony will commemorate the brave men and women who died during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago, including local South Texas hero, Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza. Dr. Cuellar was a cosponsor of H.R. 5142, bipartisan legislation to posth... Read More »