Washington, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Peter King (NY-02)  introduced H.R. 6864, the Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation ensures that individuals who harm or attempt to harm U.S. Federal officers and employees serving abroad can be brought to justice and prosecuted in the… Read more »

Floresville, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $127,300 in federal funding to the City of Floresville. These funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Community Facilities program, will be used to replace six utility trucks for the Public Works Department. “Essential community services are imperative to the development of our rural… Read more »

Rio Grande City, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar announces $27,000 in federal funds to Rio Grande City’s Fire Department. These federal funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Community Facilities Program, will be used to replace older breathing equipment for Rio Grande City’s firefighters.   “It is crucial that we enhance the safety and… Read more »

Laredo, TX – Following an environmental waiver issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expedite the construction of approximately 69 miles of new border wall system within the U.S. Border Patrol’s Laredo Sector in Webb and Zapata Counties, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement: “Rather than focusing on our nation’s current health pandemic and… Read more »

Laredo, TX–Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced his support for The Heroes Act, the latest legislation to address the continued public health crisis and provides desperately needed relief for struggling families and essential workers. This critical legislation provides $3 trillion in funds for testing and tracing measures, key support for frontline workers, and strengthened… Read more »

Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $100,000 in federal funding for the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC). These funds, awarded by the Bureau of Reclamation through their Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP), will be used to form local solutions, among diverse stakeholders, in developing a Watershed Restoration Plan along the Rio Grande… Read more »

San Antonio, TX — U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Will Hurd (TX-23) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Mexico’s Foreign Secretary Marcel Ebrard calling for a coordinated definition of “essential” in order for businesses in both countries to have the same guidelines. The goal is to provide businesses with clarity and ensure cross-border trade and… Read more »

San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $5,267,021 in federal funding to Bexar County Community and Development Services through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These LIHEAP funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to help low-income households and seniors in Bexar County pay energy bills… Read more »

Laredo, TX— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,071,440 to Webb County Community Action Agency and $674,156 to South Texas Development Council, which supports individuals in Webb, Zapata, and Starr Counites, through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These federal funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used… Read more »

Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,785,488 in federal funding to County of Hidalgo Community Services Agency through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These LIHEAP funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to help low-income households and seniors in Hidalgo County pay energy bills… Read more »