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Rep. Cuellar Helps Fund $200,000,000 Multi-Agency, Integrated, Migrant Processing Center

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped secure $200,000,000 in the FY19 Border Emergency Supplemental Appropriations House Bill to create a multi-agency, integrated, migrant processing center pilot program for family units and unaccompanied alien children (UAC). Due to limited bed space at the 168 facilities and programs Health and Human Services operates, over 2,000 unaccompanie... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Funding to Designate Border Infrastructure Coordinator

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Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Funding to Designate Border Infrastructure Coordinator New position will facilitate more efficient trade at the southern border Washington, D.C.— To ensure the United States has the trade infrastructure in place to support the continued growth of trade at our southern border, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured language in the Appropriations Committee that establish... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Secures 1,200 CBP Officers, 200 New Border Patrol Processing Coordinators, and 240 Agriculture Specialists

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Rep. Cuellar Secures 1,200 CBP Officers, 200 New Border Patrol Processing Coordinators, and 240 Agriculture Specialists Increased staffing will facilitate trade and secure borders Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured an increase of 1,200 Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers, an increase of 240 agriculture specialists, and 200 new border patrol processing coordinato... Read more »

Congressmen Cuellar, Gonzalez, and Vela Protect Historic Cemeteries from Border Fencing in FY20 Appropriations Homeland Security Bill

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Congressmen Cuellar, Gonzalez, and Vela Protect Historic Cemeteries from Border Fencing in FY20 Appropriations Homeland Security Bill Compliments previous Appropriation language that prevents border construction in parks, wildlife refugee centers, and other sensitive areas Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, as... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Helped Secure Over $1.7 Billion for Underserved and Hispanic Student Populations

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped include over $1.7 billion in the U.S. House of Representative’s fiscal year 2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to expand education programs for low-income students and Hispanic student populations, a $200 million increase from FY19. “In today’s increasingly competitive global economy... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $260,000 for San Antonio Summer Camp Code for Girls

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Rep. Cuellar Announces $260,000 for San Antonio Summer Camp Code for Girls Funds will go towards St. Mary’s University, University of Incarnate Word, and University of Texas San Antonio Coding Camps WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $260,000 in federal funds for three San Antonio Universities through the Texas Workforce Commissions Camp Code grant. With these funds, St.... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Secures $110 Million for Cattle Health in FY20 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $110 million for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cattle health initiatives in the FY20 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. This an increase of $8.5 million from FY19 funding for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and $5 million for the USDA’s Agricultu... Read more »

El Representante Cuellar aseguro´ $110 millones para la salud del ganado en la Ley de Asignaciones para la agricultura en el año fiscal 2020

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Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) aseguró $110 millones de dólares para la iniciativa de la salud del ganado del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos en el proyecto de la Ley de Asignaciones de Agricultura, Desarrollo Rural, Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos y Agencias Relacionas para el año fiscal 2020. La medida apoyará los esfuerzos de investigación, contención y erradic... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Secures Over $124 Million in FY20 Agriculture Appropriations Bill to Help Citrus Growers

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced over $124 million in federal funds to help struggling South Texas citrus growers. The funds, included in the U.S. House of Representatives’ fiscal year 2020 Agriculture Appropriations bill, will provide support to citrus farmers and help protect the industry against pests and disease. By allocating funds towards various efforts to help preserve citrus-tr... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Asegura mas de $124 Millones en la Ley de FY20 de Asignaciones para Ayudar a los Cultivadores de Cítricos del Sur de Texas

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El Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) anunció que más de $124 millones en fondos federales serán usados para ayudar a los cultivadores de cítricos del sur de Texas. Los fondos, incluidos en el año fiscal 2020 de la cámara de representantes de los Estados Unidos, proporcionarán apoyo a los agricultores de cítricos y ayudarán a proteger la industria contra las plagas y las enfermedades. Dólares Feder... Read more »