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Rep. Cuellar Delivers $549,948 to the Rio Grande Valley

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La Joya/ UTRGV

La Joya, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar delivered two grants, totaling $549,948, that will greatly benefit the residents of the Rio Grande Valley. Specifically, Congressman Cuellar announced $499,948 in federal funds to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and their work to establish and expand services for victims and survivors of sexual assault. In addition, Congressman…

Rep. Cuellar Helps Deliver $398,096 to University of Texas San Antonio

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Tags: Education
UTSA

San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar helped deliver two grants, totaling $398,096, to University of Texas San Antonio. Congressman Cuellar announced $84,000 in federal funds through USDA’s Rural Business Development Grant program for workforce development, business development and job creation in the region. In addition, Congressman Cuellar announced $314,096 in federal funding…

Rep. Cuellar Delivers Critical Funding to Prevent Migrant Deaths along our Southwest Border

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Rescue Beacon

Washington, D.C.— Since the fiscal year 2019, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) has delivered over $7 million in federal funds to the Department of Homeland Security for rescue beacons. This technology saves the lives of immigrants who are lost or abandoned in the south Texas terrain. “Rescue beacons are critical to preventing the loss of human life along the southwest border,” said…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $18,825 in Federal Funds to Purchase Police Body-Worn Cameras for Mission’s Police Department

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Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $18,825 in federal funds to purchase 30 police body-worn cameras for Mission’s Police Department. These funds, awarded through the Department of Justice’s Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies initiative, will work to improve public safety, reduce crime, and strengthen public trust…

Rep. Cuellar Statement on Agreement Between United States and Mexico on 1944 Water Treaty

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HC and Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard

Laredo, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding an agreement between the United States and Mexico on the 1944 Water Treaty. Mexico will transfer the remaining water owed to the U.S. for this cycle on Friday, October 23, avoiding any deficit. “I am pleased that an agreement between the United States and Mexico has been reached in accordance with…

Rep. Cuellar on DHS’ Extension of ‘Non-Essential’ Travel Restrictions to November 21st

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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to extend the limitation of non-essential travel at land ports of entry on the U.S.-Mexico border through November 21st. “Though I would have preferred that the Department of Homeland Security partially ease the restrictions on non-essential travel…

Rep. Cuellar Delivers Over $2.2 Million to Floresville

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Floresville, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar worked hard to deliver $2,238,100 in federal grants and loans to Floresville. Specifically, Congressman Cuellar announced a $2 million federal loan for Atascosa Health Center’s new medical clinic in Floresville. The Congressman also announced $110,800 in federal funds to the Floresville Police Department for 3 new police vehicles and 17 new…

Rep. Cuellar Delivers $1,899,545 in Federal Funds to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Tags: Education

Mission, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,899,545 in federal funds to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. These funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Trials program, will be used to implement on-the-ground approaches to improve soil health for farming across…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on President Trump Walking Away From Coronavirus Relief

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after President Trump announced he was ending coronavirus relief talks over Twitter: “President Trump is holding hostage the lives and livelihoods of American families. He is letting down the frontline workers, such as our doctors, nurses, teachers, sanitation, food workers and farmers, who have…

Rep. Cuellar Works Hard to Deliver $27,685,179 in Federal Funds to the Texas Workforce Commission

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Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $27,685,179 in federal funds to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). These funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor Dislocated Worker Grants, will be used to address workforce-related impacts of COVID-19. “This pandemic has had devastating effects on businesses and their employees,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar. “Many…