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Rep. Cuellar Showcases the Knowledge is Power Project in San Antonio’s East Side

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) showcased the Knowledge is Power project in San Antonio’s East Side alongside local community leaders. The project was made possible by $2,280,000 in Community Project Funding that Dr. Cuellar secured in FY23. The Knowledge is Power project provides K-12 students in San Antonio’s East Side with after-school educational resources to succeed…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony to Upgrade State Highway 359 in Laredo

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined state and local leaders in Laredo for the groundbreaking ceremony to upgrade State Highway 359 in Laredo. “As Laredo continues to grow with commercial and non-commercial traffic, securing robust federal transportation funding for South Texas remains a top priority of mine in Congress,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the…

Rep. Cuellar Champions Higher Education in Government Funding Bills

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Last week, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted to pass an FY24 government funding bill that contains major wins for South Texas colleges and universities. “As a former college professor, I understand the important role that higher education plays in a young person’s career,” said Dr. Cuellar. “I am proud to have…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Aaron Fuentes Has Been Accepted to West Point

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced Aaron Fuentes has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point. A student at Laredo ISD’s Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Aaron is an exceptional student. His accolades include membership within the National Honor Society, A&B Honor Roll, a black belt in Karate, and service as an Altar Server…

ICYMI: Rep. Cuellar Secures Wins for Law Enforcement in Government Funding Bill

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In case you missed it, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted to pass an FY24 government funding bill that prevents a costly government shutdown. In the FY24 government funding bill, Dr. Cuellar championed provisions that support local South Texas law enforcement by ensuring they have the resources to do their jobs…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Groundbreaking of the Pleasanton Municipal Airport’s New Fuel Farm

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Pleasanton Municipal Airport’s new fuel farm. The new fuel farm will consist of two 12,000-gallon tanks, a new Jet A fuel tank, and an Avgas fuel tank to provide a better delivery system to local and visiting pilots. The fuel farm will also offer a self-serve system that can be…

Rep. Cuellar Delivers for South Texas Public Schools

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Last month, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, championed provisions in the FY24 government funding bill that will deliver billions of dollars to South Texas schools, including federal grants for public schools and special education programs. “As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I was proud to secure…

ICYMI: Rep. Cuellar Secures Wins for Working Families in Government Funding Bill

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In case you missed it, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted last week to pass an FY24 government funding bill that prevents a costly government shutdown. In the FY24 government funding bill, Dr. Cuellar championed provisions that will lower the cost of child care, expand access to affordable health care, and support…

ICYMI: Rep. Cuellar Stops New Money for Border Wall in Government Funding Bill

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In case you missed it, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, voted on Friday to pass the remaining six government funding bills to keep the government open. In this bipartisan package, supported by the National Border Patrol Council, Ranking Member Cuellar successfully fought to prohibit new funding for…

ICYMI: Rep. Cuellar Secures $15 Million to Expand Border Patrol Checkpoint 29 in Laredo

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In case you missed it, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, secured $15 million in the FY24 Homeland Security funding bill to expand Laredo’s Border Patrol Checkpoint 29 on Interstate 35, a frequent point of traffic delays. The FY24 Homeland Security funding bill was supported by the National Border…