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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.…

Rep. Cuellar to Serve as Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on House Appropriations

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will continue to serve as the Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Cuellar will also serve as a member of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense as well as Agriculture. “With a new administration and Congress, we have an opportunity rethink our national security,”…

Negotiations for Border Wall Land Halted

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to pause negotiations for acquiring land for border wall construction: “Today, I received notification that in compliance with President Biden’s executive order, real estate…

Border Wall Construction Stopped by January 27th

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding a pause on all border wall construction activities on their self-executed projects by January 27, 2021: “This morning, as a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I received notification that in accordance with President…