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Rep. Cuellar Announces $370,347 in Federal Research Funding for TAMIU

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $370,347 in federal grant funding for Texas A&M International University to purchase a new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and establish a new material characterization facility. Funding comes from the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant award. “This new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) will enhance…

Rep. Cuellar Announced $315,809 in School Safety Funding for Lytle ISD

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $315,809 in school safety funding for Lytle ISD. This award is from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) from 2023. “Far too often we see threats and potential risks in our schools. With these funds, Lytle ISD will be better equipped to respond and properly address any issues that may…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $144,000 in Federal Funding for Pleasanton Municipal Airport

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $144,000 in federal funding for Pleasanton Municipal Airport.  “This funding will be integral in promoting a more safe, efficient, and productive Pleasanton Municipal Airport,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I am proud to have helped secure this extremely important funding. I…

Rep. Cuellar Announces New Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Office in Laredo

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will establish a Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Field Office at the World Trade Bridge (WTB) port of entry, in Laredo, Texas. Rep. Cuellar secured funding for this office through his support of CBP’s port of entry operations including robust staffing for the Office…

Rep. Cuellar Announced $6,005,040 in Federal Funding for Gateway Community Health Centers

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $6,005,040 in Federal Funding for Gateway Community Health Centers. "The $6,005,040 in funding will significantly enhance our Gateway Community Health Center locations, which serve more than 32,000 patients annually,” said Dr. Cuellar. “Gateway Health is an outstanding community partner across South Texas and these federal dollars…

Rep. Cuellar to Help Honor 13 U.S. Servicemembers in Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony, Including Laredo Native

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) will help posthumously honor 13 U.S. servicemembers at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. This ceremony will commemorate the brave men and women who died during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago, including local South Texas hero, Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza.   Dr. Cuellar was a cosponsor of H.R. 5142,…

Rep. Cuellar Announced $2,678,762 in Federal Reimbursements for Zapata County ISD

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $2,678,762 in federal funding for Zapata County ISD for free or reduced meals for Zapata County ISD students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. “I’m pleased to announce over $2.6 million in federal reimbursements for Zapata County ISD towards providing free or reduced-cost meals for our children. Providing our children with high-quality…

Rep. Cuellar Announced $14,477,723 in Federal Reimbursements for Starr County School Districts

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $14,477,723 in federal funding for Starr County school districts for free or reduced meals for students in Starr County for the 2023 to 2024 school year. “These federal dollars will provide free, quality, and nutritious meals for our students,” said Rep. Cuellar. “These funds have also previously been utilized by school districts for…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $28.5 Million from Shelter and Services Program to Support San Antonio Community Amid Migrant Arrivals

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced over $28.5 million in federal funding to support Bexar County 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 San Antonio will receive $8,585,818, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio,…

Rep. Cuellar Attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Lafayette Tiny Homes Development

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lafayette Tiny Homes Development with the City of Laredo. This new development was made possible by $1.5 million in federal funding from HUD’s HOME and HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) for the City of Laredo. HOME funds provided $974,210 and HOME ARP provided $528,275. “Affordable housing is…