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[STARR] Rep. Cuellar Votes for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, a legislative package that will fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis, and support struggling communities. “American lives and livelihoods are at stake and they need relief now,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The American Rescue Plan…

[LA SALLE] Rep. Cuellar Votes for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, a legislative package that will fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis, and support struggling communities. “American lives and livelihoods are at stake and they need relief now,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The American Rescue Plan…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Webb County Inclusion in Federal Major Disaster Declaration

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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that Webb County was approved in Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) major disaster declaration, allowing families to apply for Individual Assistance (IA). The services provided through IA programs will help provide immediate relief to Texas families as they work to rebuild following last week’s historic winter storm. “This…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Atascosa County Inclusion in Federal Major Disaster Declaration

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Pleasanton, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that Atascosa County was approved in Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) major disaster declaration, allowing families to apply for Individual Assistance (IA). The services provided through IA programs will help provide immediate relief to Texas families as they work to rebuild following last week’s historic winter…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on 500,000 American COVID-19 Deaths

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Washington. D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement regarding the United States tragically losing half a million American lives to the coronavirus: “My heart aches for the thousands of families who have lost loved-ones to the coronavirus. For over a year, this global health crisis has devastated every American community. As we mourn the lives of 500,000, I…

Rep. Cuellar Leads Bipartisan Letter to Admin., Calling for Disaster Assistance to All Texas Counties

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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), led a bipartisan group of 27 members of the Texas Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Biden, urging him to approve Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) for all 254 counties in Texas. All Texas counties have requested Individual Assistance…

Rep. Cuellar, San Antonio Delegation Call for Federal Community Vaccination Center in San Antonio Region

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 San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with members of the San Antonio delegation, sent a letter to the Biden Administration, urging to establish a federal pilot community vaccination center in the region. Additional signatories of the letter include: Reps. Joaquin Castro, Chip Roy, Tony Gonzales, and Lloyd Doggett. The federal pilot community vaccination centers…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on President Biden Expanding Access to Health Care

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Washington, D.C.--  Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following regarding President Biden opening a special enrollment period through the Affordable Care Act for Americans to access health care during the pandemic: “For over ten years, I have remained steadfast for the health and financial security of hard-working families by voting for and working to strengthen…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $13,000 in Federal Funds to Pleasanton Municipal Airport

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Pleasanton, TX – A formal announcement regarding this funding will be made at a future date: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $13,000 in federal funds to the Pleasanton Municipal Airport. This funding, awarded through the Federal Aviation Commission’s (FAA) Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP), will be used to provide economic relief for the…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $11,160,567 in Federal Funds to San Antonio International Airport

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San Antonio, TX – A formal announcement regarding this funding will be made at a future date: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $11,160,567 in federal funds to the San Antonio International Airport. This funding, awarded through the Federal Aviation Commission’s (FAA) Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP), will be used to provide economic relief…