Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the inclusion of language in the Omnibus Appropriations Act to increase the maximum award for Pell Grants, and change federal rules to allow Pell Grants to be applied to Summer tuition.
The maximum Pell Grant will increase from $5,815 to $5,920 – up to $105 more per student. In addition, after visiting with administrators at South… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the inclusion of $59 million in federal funds to help U.S. citrus growers, including those in the Rio Grande Valley, in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The funds, which Congressman Cuellar included in this year’s fiscal year 2017 Omnibus Appropriations Bill with the help of Congressman Filemon Vela and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez,… Read more »
In response to the news that a compromise Omnibus Appropriations Bill will come to the House this week, Congressman Henry Cuellar said:
"This compromise is a big win for the American people, especially middle class families. Year-round funding of Pell Grants means more kids can stay in school this Summer and get closer to graduating and entering the workforce. Zero funding for an… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced that when the House of Representatives votes this week on the Omnibus Appropriations Act, which will fund the federal government for fiscal year 2017 (FY17), the bill will include a proposed $10 million in reimbursement for the Mission Reach project. The bill also included language instructing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to… Read more »
In response to President Trump’s comments today before the National Rifle Association summit, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said:
“Today, President Trump’s acknowledged something we Texans have been saying all along: that there are natural barriers on the border that would make a wall unnecessary and impractical.
If the President is sincere, and is ready to collaborate with… Read more »
Yesterday, the General Services Administration (GSA) submitted an important next step in the years-long process to secure new courthouse facilities in McAllen, Texas, championed by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28).
A new GSA study (attached) lays out four options for the future of McAllen’s courthouse, which earlier studies ordered by Rep. Cuellar found… Read more »
In response to reports that President Trump will postpone the fight over funding a border wall, likely averting a government shutdown, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said:
“Americans deserve to see bipartisan collaboration on the real challenges facing this country. Lately, instead they’ve seen threats to shut down the government, and an expensive plan to use their tax dollars for an… Read more »
In response to threats from President Trump to shut down the government if Congress will not approve funds to build a fence on our southern border, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said:
“President Trump is threatening to shut down the government if he doesn’t get to build his symbolic border wall. He wants to cut things like education, transportation, and health care, to fund his pet… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced the acceptance of Poteet High School seniors Emma Foster into the United States Naval Academy, and Rex Yee into the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Both will enter during the fall 2017 academic semester.
Congressman Cuellar presents Poteet High School senior Emma… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced the acceptance of La Vernia High School senior Alyssa Tamburo into the United States Air Force Academy for the fall 2017 academic semester.
Congressman Cuellar presents La Vernia High School senior Alyssa Tamburo with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition on Monday in honor of being… Read more »
