Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) co-sponsored and voted for two bills that will strengthen the child care industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Child Care is Essential Act will create a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund within the existing Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program. This much-needed legislation is complemented by the Child Care… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with Members of the Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American Congressional caucuses, participated in a meeting with Dr. Francis Collins and Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss ways to increase the number of diverse participants at each of the COVID-19 clinical trial sites. Moderna announced their vaccine trial sites for the COVID-19… Read more »
Laredo, TX - Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Declaration for the State of Texas.
Due to the impact of Hurricane Hanna along the Gulf Coast, FEMA is authorized to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures to save lives and to protect… Read more »
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secures significant victories for South Texas and other communities across America in H.R. 7608, the first “minibus” of fiscal year 2021 Appropriations bills, which passed the House today.
“During these unprecedented times, it is critical that we create a spending package that expands opportunities for every person in this country,”… Read more »
Pleasanton, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $63,523.42 in federal funds to Poteet and Pleasanton in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first responders.
“We must all work… Read more »
San Antonio, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,688,293 in federal funds to assist San Antonio in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first responders.
“We must all work… Read more »
Rio Grande City, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $90,600 in federal funds to assist Rio Grande City in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first responders.
“We must all work… Read more »
Mission, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $210,752.37 in federal funds to assist La Joya, Palmview, Penitas, and Mission in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first… Read more »
La Vernia, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $21,662 in federal funds to assist La Vernia in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first responders.
“We must all work together to… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) successfully fights border wall construction securing language in multiple fiscal year 2021 Appropriations bills that prohibits any use of federal funding for additional border wall construction. The Congressman also secured language in the fiscal year 2021 Homeland Security Appropriations bill prohibiting construction of border barriers… Read more »
