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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…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,430,318 in Federal Funds to Laredo International Airport

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Laredo, TX – A formal announcement regarding this funding will be made at a future date: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,430,318 in federal funds to the Laredo 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 for the airport…

Rep. Cuellar Helps Deliver $4 Million in Federal Funds to Camino Real Community Services

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Lytle, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped deliver $4,000,000 in federal funds to Camino Real Community Services. This funding, awarded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) grant program, will be used to provide additional staff as well as increase services for mental health and substance abuse diagnosis and treatment. “Mental…

Rep. Cuellar Helps Deliver $4 Million in Federal Funds to Border Region Behavioral Health Center

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Rio Grande City, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped deliver $4,000,000 in federal funds to Border Region Behavioral Health Center. This funding, awarded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) grant program, will be used to provide additional staff as well as increase services for mental health and substance abuse diagnosis and…

Rep. Cuellar Calls for Texas National Guard Deployment to South Texas for Vaccine Distribution

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott, calling for the deployment of the Texas National Guard to help border communities with the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines. “Ensuring COVID-19 vaccines are safely and quickly distributed and administered to constituents is my top priority right now,” said Congressman Cuellar.…