Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that South Texas Development Council has been awarded over $233,000 in federal Navigator grants from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to serve Webb, Zapata, La Salle counties and other areas. Navigators provide in-person assistance to Texans with the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace, including as they shop for and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that MHP Salud, has been awarded over $626,180 in federal Navigator grants from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to serve Hidalgo and Starr Counties and the Rio Grande Valley. Navigators provide in-person assistance to Texans with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace, including as they shop for and… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined Mayor Raul Salinas and City Manager Carlos Villarreal, along with representatives from the Laredo City Council, Laredo Fire Department and Laredo International Airport, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, unveiling the new $4.5 million, 15,400 square foot Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Station (RFFS). The RFFS was 90 percent funded by a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas, District VI Council Member Charlie San Miguel, City Manager Carlos Villarreal, and officials from the Texas Department of Transportation to officially inaugurate the Manadas Creek Hike and Bike Trail at North Central Park. The new trail will expand the park area for the benefit of Laredo residents while providing… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), Texas Transportation Commissioner Jeff Austin III, the Alliance for I-69 Texas, as well as state and local leaders and officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) gathered to commemorate the official designation of a section of Loop 20 as part of the Interstate 69 West System.  With this designation, this section of Loop 20 will… Read more »

Laredo, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) on Wednesday announced the awarding of $975,000 in federal funds to Webb County’s Juvenile Treatment Drug Court Program, which is designed to help juveniles dealing with drug-related problems acquire the necessary assistance and intervention to help get them back on the path to success. These much-needed federal funds come from the… Read more »

Last week, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) sent a letter to President Obama requesting a meeting with himself and other Members of Congress to discuss what policy changes and funding needs are necessary to resolve the humanitarian crisis at the border.  “It is time for us to put partisan politics aside, lead on this issue, and find solutions that are acceptable to both sides of… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), co-chairs of the Texas Caucus on Shale Oil and Gas, hosted a briefing on crude oil exports for members of the Shale Oil and Gas Caucus and the Texas congressional delegation.  The briefing, provided by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Congressional Research Service (CRS), focused on the crude export… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced a new analysis that demonstrates the comprehensive benefits taxpayers in the 28th District of Texas are receiving from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Because of Affordable Care Act, millions of Texans have seen the benefits of lower costs and better coverage,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The area I represent along the US-Mexico border… Read more »

Tonight, the House of Representatives passed border supplemental funding that gives state and local governments and law enforcement affected by the current border crisis the opportunity to apply for reimbursements.  Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) worked to include this provision in the bill and last week sent a letter to the Appropriations Committee and the Federal Emergency… Read more »