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Rep. Cuellar to Announce $2,233,045 in Federal Reimbursements for Duval County School Districts

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $2,233,045 in federal funding for Duval County School districts. Dr. Cuellar announced $2.2 million in federal reimbursements for free or reduced meals for Duval school district students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. The federal funding comes from USDA’s National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,126,545 in Federal Reimbursements for Jim Hogg County ISD

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,126,545 in federal funding for Jim Hogg County ISD on Wednesday, August 21st. Dr. Cuellar announced $1.1 million in federal reimbursements for free or reduced meals for Jim Hogg ISD district students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. The federal funding comes from USDA’s National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrated Ribbon Cutting at New Home with NeighborWorks Laredo

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated a ribbon cutting at a new home with NeighborWorks Laredo.  $50,000 in federal funds was utilized to help fund this project through the Housing and Urban Development HOME Grant Program. “I am pleased to continue my work with NeighborWorks Laredo in providing Laredoans with affordable housing,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,921,611 in Federal Grant Funding for Laredo International Airport

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,921,611 in Federal Grant Funding for Laredo International Airport. These funds were provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Infrastructure Grant Program. “Laredo International Airport is an extremely important transit option for passengers and cargo alike,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Lower Prescription Drug Costs

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Today, Congressman Cuellar announced lower costs for the country’s most expensive prescription drugs under Medicare. “I voted to pass the IRA, which has lowered healthcare and prescription drug costs for Americans. It not only capped the monthly cost of insulin for seniors on Medicare at $35 but also limited out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior…

Rep. Cuellar Secures $2,509,264 for Rio Grande Public Safety

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured $2,509,264 in federal funding for Rio Grande City’s public safety infrastructure and operations with local officials. “I’m excited to see the great things the city has done with this funding,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “The Community Project Funding has been instrumental in upgrading…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $20 million authorization for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Zapata County and Falcon Lake Dredging Project

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced a $20 million authorization for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply in Zapata County, as well as the authorization of the Falcon Lake Dredging Project. “Water is life,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “It’s vital that our water infrastructure benefits all South…

Rep. Cuellar Announced Over $3.6 Million for TAMIU Education Programs

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced two Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) grants totaling over $3.6 million to Support the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). Specifically, Dr. Cuellar secured $1,473,960 for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program and $2,184,872 for the College Assistance Migrant Program…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrated the Completion of I-35 Shiloh Project, Commencement of SH 84 Project

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the completion of the I-35 Shiloh project and the commencement of the SH 84 project. “Investing in our roads and infrastructure is crucial for our communities. These projects will ease traffic congestion, improve safety, and promote economic opportunities and development,” said Dr. Cuellar. “This funding is an investment in our…

Rep. Cuellar Announced $113,000 in Federal Funding for Jim Hogg County Airport

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $113,000 in Federal Funding for the Jim Hogg County Airport. “This critical funding will ensure the Jim Hogg County Airport is able to make needed updates to its infrastructure,” said Dr. Cuellar. “I will continue to fight for federal investments that support our local economy and development. I would like to thank the County…