“Before any border fence construction begins, the federal agencies must take into account input from local border communities.  I have worked to open and continue a dialogue between local communities and high-ranking officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and SBINet.  Already, we have seen increased outreach efforts by… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that Wilson County has been awarded a Disaster Relief grant in the amount of $350,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The funds will be used for street improvements and repairs. With this grant, contractors will be able to make repairs to damaged roads resulting from March 2007 flooding.  The street… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar hailed the passage of the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, including an amendment to increase funds for the Border Environment Infrastructure Fund (BEIF).  Rep. Cuellar and the entire border delegation worked closely with Chairman Norm Dicks of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies to increase… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that two grants will be awarded to Poteet Elementary and Intermediate schools through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  Poteet Elementary School will receive a $6,445 grant, and Poteet Intermediate School will receive a grant for $4,003. “E-rate provides our schools and libraries… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the McAllen Housing Authority has been awarded $160,786 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The funds will be used for relocation assistance for families in Retama Apartments. “I congratulate the city of McAllen on receiving this grant.  This grant will provide critical resources to assist people with their… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the city of Stockdale has been awarded a Disaster Relief grant in the amount of $129,640 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The funds will be used for sewer facilities, street improvements, drainage improvements and park improvements. With this grant, contractors will be able to make repairs to damaged… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the City of Penitas has been awarded $4,360,000 for the development of a new wastewater system.  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development office has approved a direct loan in the amount of $1,364,000 and a development grant in the amount of $2,996,000.  The proposed funds will be used to construct a… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that McMullen County has been awarded a Colonia-Construction grant in the amount of $500,000 for first-time sewer service.  The grant was made available through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBGP) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of this grant is to support community development projects such… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that Guadalupe County has been awarded a Non-Border Colonia grant in the amount of $250,000 for sewer system improvements.  The grant was made available through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBGP) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of this grant is to support community development projects such… Read more »

Today, Congressman Cuellar joined the majority in passing The State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.  Cuellar was instrumental in increasing funding for levee projects through the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (IBWC).  He also successfully included language in the bill to fight the illegal trafficking of drugs, arms, cash and… Read more »