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Rep. Cuellar Hosts Webinar on Funding Opportunities for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on water and wastewater infrastructure funding opportunities. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) discussed a range of opportunities for eligible entities, including: Water planning; Water…

Rep. Cuellar Announces the Delivery of $1,000,000 to TAMIU for the Development of a Human Trafficking Research Program

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the delivery of $1,000,000 to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) for the development of a human trafficking research program. Dr. Cuellar previously secured the Congressionally-directed funding in the FY23 Appropriations bill to support evidence-based training for health care workers and educators likely to encounter…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony to Upgrade US 59 Loop 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 US 59 Loop, part of the future I-69 corridor. “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…

Rep. Cuellar and the City of Laredo Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for the Market Street Elderly Affordable Rental Housing Project

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and the City of Laredo celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Market Street Elderly Affordable Rental Housing Project. The project was made possible by $1,296,695 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). $1,281,695 was provided by HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and $15,000…

Rep. Cuellar and NADBank Announce $835,000 in Federal Grant Funding for the City of Roma

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and the North American Development Bank (NADBank) announced $835,000 in federal grant funding for the City of Roma. “One of my priorities in Congress is to expand and enhance our infrastructure in South Texas. The two federal grants announced today strengthen waste collection and disposal services in Roma, and assess the modernization of…

Rep. Cuellar and the Department of Agriculture Announces $28,945,000 in Federal Funds for Union Water Supply Corporation in Starr County

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $28,945,000 in federal funding for Union Water Supply Corporation in Starr County. “As Starr County grows, so does its need for proper water infrastructure. Today’s award will increase Union Water Supply Corporation’s capacity for water treatment for many years to come, ensuring access…

Rep. Cuellar's Bill to Rename Post Office After Fallen Servicemembers Passes House

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the House passage of his bill renaming the Del Mar Post Office in Laredo after local, fallen military heroes Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez, and Sergeant Roberto Arizola, Jr. H.R. 2754 will now head to the Senate. “Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo…

Rep. Cuellar Votes to Pass Tax Cuts for Working Families and Small Businesses

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) voted to pass H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The legislation will now head to the Senate. “The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is a bipartisan measure that provides much-needed tax cuts to South Texas families and small businesses,” said Dr. Cuellar. “I am pleased to see that it…

Rep. Cuellar Hosts Webinar on Funding Opportunities for Law Enforcement

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on funding opportunities for law enforcement. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture discussed a range of opportunities for eligible entities, including: …

Rep. Cuellar Announces $271,290 in Federal Funding for City Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. announced $271,290 in federal funding for the City of Laredo to complete electrical infrastructure upgrades. The funding comes from the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Dr. Cuellar helped pass in 2021. “I helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure…