Congressman Cuellar today announced that Affordable Homes of South Texas, a non-profit organization, will build 30 low-income homes in Hidalgo County with $1 million in federal funding. Read more »

U.S. Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Ciro D. Rodriguez, Charles Gonzalez and Lamar Smith today announced $3.028 million in appropriations funding for the San Antonio River Improvements Project. The money will fund the on-going river channel improvements on the Mission Reach portion of the river on the city’s South Side. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Texas A&M International University $287,314 to establish a graduate education degree program in autism. Read more »

Congressman Cuellar today commended Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for issuing drought assistance relief payments to two Texas counties suffering forage loss due to prolonged drought conditions. Wilson and Guadalupe county farmers are the first in the nation to receive Farm Service Agency drought relief payments. Read more »

Congressman Cuellar today commended Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for issuing drought assistance relief payments to two Texas counties suffering forage loss due to prolonged drought conditions. Wilson and Guadalupe county farmers are the first in the nation to receive Farm Service Agency drought relief payments. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar today voted to pass the Medicare Premium Fairness Act which could spare 11 million seniors from unexpected increases in their 2010 Medicare Part B premiums. Without congressional action, these seniors could see increases between $15 and $30 a month. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar joined Laredoans from the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association in Washington D.C. to celebrate George Washington’s legacy at the White House and on Capitol Hill. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar joined Laredoans from the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association in Washington D.C. to celebrate George Washington’s legacy at the White House and on Capitol Hill. Read more »

Cuellar votes for the single largest investment in federal college aid, helping more students and families pay for college. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3221, reforms the federal student loan system, saving taxpayers $87 billion over the next ten years putting $77 billion of savings back into education. Read more »

Congressman Cuellar today recognizes the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration beginning September 15, 2009 through October 15, which recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture nationwide. Read more »