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El Representante Cuellar Anuncia casi $4 millones en pagos del Fondo de Ayuda para Proveedores en el Condado de Atascosa

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Pleasanton, TX –Hoy, el Congresista de Estados Unidos Henry Cuellar (TX-28) anunció $3,829,440 en pagos de fondos de ayuda para proveedores en el condado de Atascosa. Estos fondos federales se distribuirán a proveedores de atención médica elegibles que diagnostiquen, analicen o atiendan a personas con casos posibles o reales de COVID-19, y que tengan gastos relacionados con la atención…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $75 Million for Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project

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San Antonio, TX –Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $75,042,000 for the initiation, completion, and closeout of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project. The project aims to develop concepts for restoration of the Alazán, Apache, Martínez and San Pedro Creeks, maintain or enhance the current flood control components of these creeks, improve water…

El Representante Cuellar Anuncia mas de $75 Millones para el Proyecto de Restauración del Ecosistema de Westside

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San Antonio, TX – Hoy, el Congresista de Estados Unidos Henry Cuellar (TX-28) anunció $75,042,000 para el inicio, la finalización, y el cierre del Proyecto de Restauración del Ecosistema de Westside Creeks. El proyecto tiene como objetivo desarrollar conceptos para la restauración de los arroyos Alazán, Apache, Martínez y San Pedro, mantener o mejorar los componentes actuales de control…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Federal Government’s Decision to Provide Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that beginning on Wednesday, January 19th, the Federal Government will launch a website, covidtests.gov, that will provide free at-home COVID-19 tests to American families.   “The surge in omicron cases across the country has led to a shortage of at-home tests, saturated testing sites, and…

El Representante Cuellar Anuncia Decisión del Gobierno Federal de Proporcionar Pruebas Gratuitas de COVID-19 para el Hogar

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, el Congresista de Estados Unidos Henry Cuellar (TX-28) anunció que a partir del Miércoles 19 de Enero, el gobierno federal lanzará un sitio web, covidtests.gov, que proporcionará pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 para el hogar a las familias estadounidenses. “El aumento en los casos de omicron en todo el país ha provocado una escasez de pruebas en el hogar, sitios de…

Cuellar Votes to Pass Voting Rights Legislation

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Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted in favor of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. This bill ensures safe, secure, and accessible elections for all, enhances the ability of every American to cast their ballots freely, equally and without interference, and sets national standards for voting access to guarantee the right to vote in our nation’s…

Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure $6.4 Million to Fix Gap in Rio Grande Flood Control Levee

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Mission, TX- Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $6,400,000 contract to repair a gap in the Rio Grande flood control levee near Peñitas, Texas. The project funding includes the design and construction of approximately 800 linear feet of levee improvements, including levee construction, floodwall construction, replacement of an existing gatewell structure, and the…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Laredo International Airport to Receive $1,483,521 from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that $1,483,521 in new federal funding under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is headed to Laredo International Airport for the airport’s terminal expansion project.   “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this new grant will deliver new good-paying jobs for Texas while…

Rep. Cuellar Announces San Antonio International Airport, Stinson Municipal Airport, and Kelly Field to Receive $12,755,389 from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that $12,755,389 in new federal funding under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is headed to San Antonio International Airport, Stinson Municipal Airport and Kelly Field for much-needed improvements.   “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these new grants will deliver…

Cuellar Highlights New Protections Against Surprise Medical Payments

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Washington, DC– Today, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) highlighted the implementation of the No Surprises Act. The bill kicked into effect on January 1st and ensures that emergency medical patients do not receive surprise medical fees.  The provision removes surprise fees that are charged by out-of-network doctors or facilities following emergency medical care. The…