San Antonio, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,996,436 in federal funding for the Camino Real Community Services Center to support the increase and strengthening of treatments for serious mental illnesses, serious emotional disturbances, and co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. The project will build on the existing services and expand to meet the… Read more »

San Antonio, TX – Hoy, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) anuncio $4,996,436 en fondos federales para el Centro de Servicios de La Comunidad Camino Real para apoyar el incremento y fortalecimiento de los tratamientos para enfermedades mentales severas, perturbaciones emocionales severas, y desordenes de uso recurrente de sustancias. El proyecto construirá sobre los servicios… Read more »

Laredo, TX- U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $5.25 million for the Laredo College LEAPS Power Project and the 2021 Citizenship and Integration Program.  The Learning, Excellence and Academic Preparedness in STEM (LEAPS) POWER Project is intended to support students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics overcome various academic and financial barriers.… Read more »

Washington, DC– Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, voted for must-pass legislation to prevent a default on the federal debt, which would result in economic catastrophe for nearly every American family.  This crucial legislation suspends the debt ceiling through December 2022, so that the federal government can continue… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics (PREVENT) Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to protect U.S. Custom and Border Patrol (CBP) officers from accidental exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances they encounter while on the job. In total, CBP personnel… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $29,147,000 in federal funding for additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing coordinators. This funding will support approximately 1,200 processing coordinators who will assist CBP with the influx of migrants at our southern border by performing humanitarian related tasks such as… Read more »

Laredo, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $7,222,563 in federal funding for the expansion, improvements and upgrades to Laredo International Airport. The federal funding includes support for the expansion of the existing terminal building. It also includes upgrades to the interior spaces and public restrooms, upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems, additional… Read more »

Zapata, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $972,600 in federal funding for improvements and renovations to the Siesta Shores Water Control and Improvement District. More than 1,800 residents will benefit from this funding and subsequent water supply improvements.  The project will include the replacement of the collapsed clear well tank (new… Read more »

Zapata, TX—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $10 million in federal funding for broadband connectivity in Zapata County. The funding will support broadband access to more than 5,000 households, 20 farms, 15 businesses, 15 educational facilities and 10 community centers. “High-speed broadband is critical for a community’s growth and prosperity, yet many of our neighbors are… Read more »

Laredo, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $5,975,000 in federal funding over five years for Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) Inc. These funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Mental Health Services, will be used for SCAN’s Familias Unida (Families United) Project, the Webb County Mental Health Awareness… Read more »