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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on current benefits available to veterans and their families. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) discussed a wide range of benefits for crucial areas, including: VA Health Care Disability Compensation Education and Training Home Loans Employment… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), along with other Members of the House Appropriations Committee, participated in a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Antarctica to witness the ongoing research activities being carried out by American scientists and servicemembers. “Travelling to Antarctica over the Thanksgiving recess was an experience that I will not forget and will help… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after Mines Road in Webb County was named the 2nd Most Congested Road Segment for Trucks in a report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute: “Mines Road is a critical roadway for personal and commercial vehicle travel in Laredo. Laredoans know firsthand the difficulties of congestion on Mines… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and the U.S. Department of Education announced $3,999,984 for the Region One Education Service Center to support the academic well-being and success of South Texas public school students. This grant will be spread out over five years. This award, funded through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program, will go towards… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $33,067,270 for York International Corporation to boost commercial and residential heat pump manufacturing across three manufacturing sites, including San Antonio, Texas. The award will enable York International Corporation to expand manufacturing capabilities and create jobs in San… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced over $1.2 billion in federal funding for South Texas on the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This landmark law has provided critical funding for South Texas roads, broadband, water systems, airports, and legacy pollution cleanup. These projects are improving quality of life and… Read more »

In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Representatives Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Donald Norcross (NJ-1), and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) introduced the Apprentice-Related Child Care (ARCC) Act. The bill would establish a child care stipend pilot program available to Americans enrolled in Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeship programs. The… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement on the Republican-proposed laddered Continuing Resolution: “I oppose the Republican-proposed laddered Continuing Resolution (CR). This proposal doesn’t include emergency supplemental funding for Border Patrol and other operators who are working tirelessly to secure the border, doubles the likelihood of… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released FBI crime statistics from 2022, demonstrating that border communities are safer than non-border cities in the United States. “As someone who lives on the border and has raised a family here, I have found that the rhetoric about our southern border offers little resemblance to what is on the ground,” said Dr. Cuellar. “Year… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-TX-28) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) announced $315,809 in federal funds to improve school safety at Lytle Independent School District (Lytle ISD). The funds, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program, will be used for a variety of evidence-based school safety… Read more »