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Representante Cuellar Apoya la Aprobacion del Proyecto de Ley Build Back Better y Mas Empleos para el Sur de Texas

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Washington, DC — Hoy, el Congresista de Estados Unidos Henry Cuellar (TX-28) emitió la siguiente declaración después de votar a favor de legislación fundamental que proporcionará cientos de trabajos bien pagados a las familias de Texas-28. La Ley Build Back Better incluye acceso a cuidado infantil económico, prejardín de infantes universal. También cierra la brecha de Medicaid y…

Cuellar, Cornyn, McCaul Bill Protecting U.S. Law Enforcement & Federal Employees Abroad Becomes Law

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) today released the following statements after their Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act, which ensures that individuals who harm or attempt to harm U.S. federal officers and employees serving abroad can be prosecuted in…

Proyecto de Ley de Cuellar, Cornyn, McCaul que Protege a las Fuerzas de Seguridad de los EE. UU. y a los Empleados Federales que Sirven en el Extranjero

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WASHINGTON – El Senador de Estados Unidos John Cornyn (R-TX), el Representante Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) y el Representante Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) emitieron hoy las siguientes declaraciones después de que su Proyecto de Ley Jaime Zapata y Victor Ávila de Protección de Oficiales y Empleados Federales, que garantiza que las personas que dañen o intenten dañar a los funcionarios federales de…

Rep. Cuellar Hosts Event to Celebrate Re-opening of the Southern Border to Fully Vaccinated Non-Essential Foreign Nationals

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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…

El Representante Cuellar Organiza un Evento para Celebrar la Reapertura de la Frontera Sur a Ciudadanos Extranjeros No Esenciales Completamente Vacunados

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Hosts USDA Under Secretary Small in Texas-28 to Announce $45,450 for the Production of Mushroom Extract

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Secures Nearly $20,000 for Law Enforcement Body Armor Vests in Laredo

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Secures Over $13,000 for Law Enforcement Body Armor Vests in Starr County

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $6,000,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security in Hidalgo County

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $200,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security in LaSalle County

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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…