Zapata, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission’s (IBWC) decision to not proceed with the recent terminations of grazing leases for ranchers in Zapata County.
“This is a big win for our ranchers in Zapata County. Today, we made sure their voices were heard. I want to thank IBWC… Read more »
Zapata, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announces $7.4 million in federal fund to AVANCE Inc., a nonprofit that supports low-come children and families in Texas. These federal funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be used to operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Zapata and Starr counties as well as expand services currently… Read more »
Laredo, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,649,197 in federal funds to Texas A&M International University to help develop and expand Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities for Hispanic and Low-Income students in the region. This funding was awarded through National Science Foundation’s Hispanic Serving Institutions grant… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the Department of Labor released its May jobs report, which showed the US unemployment rate fell to 13.3% as the economy gained 2.5 million jobs:
“The May jobs report demonstrates that the U.S. economy and workforce is recovering as a result of the actions taken by Congress in response to the COVID-19… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) applauds the Senate passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation delivering further relief for Texas small businesses. Congressman Cuellar co-sponsored and helped pass this critical legislation in the House to help alleviate the financial burden facing small business owners across the country.… Read more »
Palmview, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $6 million in North American Development Bank (NADB) funding for Agua Special Utility District (SUD) project that will provide first-time access to wastewater collection and treatment services for nearly 2,000 households in the area of Palmview, Texas. These federal funds were awarded through the NADB’s Border Environment… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass a critical, bipartisan legislation to deliver further relief for Texas small businesses. Congressman Cuellar co-sponsored and helped pass H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which will makes necessary fixes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes to PPP will alleviate… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $14,986,810 in federal funds to 303 health clinics in the State of Texas. These funds, allocated through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, will be used to support COVID-19 testing efforts and expand access to testing in rural communities.
“Ensuring all Texas communities, including rural areas, have access… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $50,000 in federal funds to WestCare Texas, Inc. These funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will assist the clinic in providing mental health and substance use disorder… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who have suffered a five-percent-or-greater price decline due to COVID-19 and face… Read more »
