Laredo, Texas— U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosted an event to celebrate the re-opening of the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, in Laredo, to fully vaccinated non-essential foreign nationals. The Congressman was joined by Mayor of Laredo Pete Saenz, Mexico Senator Jose Narro, Mexico Senator Americo Villarreal, and Mayor of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico Carmen… Read more »
Laredo, Texas— El Congresista Estadounidense Henry Cuellar (TX-28) organizó un evento para celebrar la reapertura del Puente Internacional de Las Américas, en Laredo, a ciudadanos extranjeros no esenciales completamente vacunados. El congresista estuvo acompañado por el Alcalde de Laredo Pete Sáenz, el Senador de México José Narro, el Senador de México Américo Villarreal, y la… Read more »
Mission, Texas— Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary of Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced $45,450 in federal funding for the production of mushroom tinctures by One Up Mushroom Products. The funds will be utilized as working capital to increase the production of two different types of mushroom… Read more »
Laredo, Texas— U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $19,887.05 in federal funds to be used for the purchase of body armor vests for law enforcement officers in Laredo, Texas.
“It is our moral obligation to do everything in our power to minimize the number of law enforcement officer line-of-duty deaths. The Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership allows us to look… Read more »
Roma, Texas— U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $13,510 in federal funds to be used for the purchase of body armor vests for law enforcement officers in Starr County. The funds will be awarded to the cities of Escobares and Roma.
“It is our moral obligation to do everything in our power to minimize the number of law enforcement officer line-of-duty deaths. The… Read more »
Edinburg, TX— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $6,000,000 in federal funds for Hidalgo County’s law enforcement to support joint missions in securing the United States’ border. Specifically, the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program will be used for paying over-time pay and acquiring new equipment and radio communication technology. This grant will impact the more than… Read more »
Laredo, TX— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $200,000 in federal funds for LaSalle County’s law enforcement to support joint missions in securing the United States’ border. Specifically, the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program will be used for paying over-time pay and acquiring new equipment and radio communication technology. This grant will impact the more than 7,500… Read more »
Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $30 billion for Texas infrastructure through the passage of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The infrastructure investment will create nearly 2 million good-paying union jobs per year over the course of a decade.
The bill passed the House in a 228-206 vote.
“This historic infrastructure… Read more »
Washington, DC–Today, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) highlighted a new White House fact sheet that outlines how the Democrats’ Build Back Better framework will meet the urgent needs, and bring jobs, to Texas families. The Build Back Better framework delivers transformative investments that will address these needs and allow Texas families to go back to work.
“For far too long,… Read more »
Washington, DC— Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement on the start of the 2022 ACA open enrollment period, which begins today and runs through January 15, 2022:
“The Affordable Care Act provides health care access for millions of Americans," said Congressman Cuellar. "I urge all of my constituents to enroll and make sure they have adequate… Read more »
