Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the nationwide baby formula shortage:
“The current supply chain shortage of baby formula disproportionately affects women and children from underserved communities: about half of infant formula sold nationwide is purchased with WIC (Women, Infant and Children) benefits, which restrict… Read more »
Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that he requested $2 million in community project funding for the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) and the City of Laredo to restore a segment of the Rio Grande River—Laredo’s only source of drinking water—and address key challenges that threaten water security through invasive species management and… Read more »
Laredo, TX – El Congresista de EE.UU. Henry Cuellar (TX-28) anunció que solicitó $2 millones en fondos para proyectos comunitarios para el Centro de Estudios Internacionales del Río Grande (RGISC) y la Ciudad de Laredo para restaurar un segmento del Río Grande, el único río de Laredo. fuente de agua potable y abordar los desafíos clave que amenazan la seguridad del agua a través del… Read more »
Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted for the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act to strengthen access to compensation benefits for federal firefighters after contracting cancer or other illnesses from doing their job. The bipartisan legislation will help ensure that these benefits cover the full range of occupational hazards faced by the nation’s… Read more »
Rio Grande City, Texas—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a new driver’s license program at South Texas College that will help meet the demand for professional truck drivers in the Rio Grande Valley.
The South Texas College Commercial Truck License institute will partner with Trancasa, an international leader on ground transportation, to provide anti-collision… Read more »
Rio Grande City, Texas—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) presented a Veteran headstone for the grave of World War II Veteran, Private First Class Santana Gonzalez.
“Private First Class Santana Gonzalez is an American hero, and this headstone is a symbol of respect and gratitude for his service during World War II ,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Mr. Santana was a… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a federal grant of $135,000 that will support efforts to develop and preserve affordable housing, revitalize existing communities, sustain neighborhoods, and create jobs throughout Webb and Zapata Counties.
The funding will be used to support homeownership education, foreclosure counseling services, and access to… Read more »
Laredo, Texas—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced increased federal funding for the National Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Hotlines. The hotlines provide 24-hour, toll free and confidential services immediately connecting callers to local service providers. Services are offered in multiple languages.
“Hotlines can save the lives of people undergoing… Read more »
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $70,000,000 in funding for Grants to support Colonias and other communities covered under the Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program. This funding will help provide clean drinking water and waste disposal systems in rural areas and colonias in South… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that he secured $274 million, through the FY2022 omnibus appropriations legislation, for carbon capture, utilization, and storage.
The funding includes support for emissions mitigation infrastructure, monitoring platforms and sensors, and front-end engineering and design studies. The legislation also includes… Read more »