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Rep. Cuellar Announces $562,500 in Federal Funding to Expand Pleasanton Police Department

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Pleasanton, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $562,500 in federal funding to expand Pleasanton Police Department.     “The COPS Hiring Program is the reason many of our communities can hire the officers we rely on to keep our communities safe,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I will continue to work in…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $3,125,000 in Federal Funding to Hire 25 New Police Officers in Laredo

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,125,000 in federal funding to hire 25 new police officers in Laredo. This federal funding was awarded to the City of Laredo from the Office of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and is administered through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP). “It is essential that our…

Rep. Cuellar Announces 2023 FBI Crime Statistics for Texas Border

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released FBI crime statistics from 2023, demonstrating that border communities are safer than non-border cities in the United States. “I’ve lived my entire life and raised my family along the southern border. Every year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation releases crime statistics that show how crime rates are lower in border communities…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $100,000 in Federal Funding for TAMIU to Lead Clean Energy Research

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $100,000 in federal funding for TAMIU to lead critical clean energy research. These federal dollars are from the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). This funding is part of the Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets Initiative, aimed at helping communities like ours repurpose…

Rep. Cuellar Helps Lead Passage of Autism CARES Act of 2024

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus, announced the House passage of the Autism CARES Act of 2024. Congressman Cuellar helped introduce this bill with Representative Chris Smith, which reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources. “This bipartisan bill will provide vital funding to…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act Being Signed Into Law

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U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) celebrated the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act being signed into law - legislation that he led with Senator John Cornyn. The bill allows for an expansion of the Starr-Camargo Bridge in Rio Grande City, which acts as a vital trade link between Texas and Mexico. “In 2023, Mexico ranked first among all U.S. trading partners, with $798.8 billion in…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $2.5 million in federal funding for Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN)

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the implementation of Serving Children and Adults in Need’s (SCAN) SERENIDAD Comprehensive Behavioral Health Project in Webb County today.  “I’m proud to have helped secure this vital mental healthcare funding. Their comprehensive mental health services will provide incredible treatment to people who are either homeless or may soon…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $2,000,000 in Federal Funding for Webb County Veterans’ Substance Abuse Treatment

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, announced $2,000,000 in federal funding for Webb County’s Veterans Treatment Program (VTP). These dollars will be used to expand the existing Veterans Treatment Court Program, significantly increasing their ability to…

Rep. Cuellar Passes Bill to Expand the Starr-Camargo Bridge

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U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) passed the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act, legislation that he led with Senator John Cornyn. The bill allows for an expansion of the Starr-Camargo Bridge in Rio Grande City, which acts as a vital trade link between Texas and Mexico. This legislation already passed the Senate and is now headed to the President’s desk.   “In 2023, Mexico…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $6 Million from Shelter and Services Program for Laredo Amid Migrant Arrivals

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced over $6 million in federal funding to support Laredo in regards to irregular migration. These funds were provided from the fiscal year 2024 Shelter and Services (SSP) Program, a program Congressman Cuellar started in 2014.  The City of Laredo will receive $3,096,483 and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo will…