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Rep. Cuellar Announces $6 Million in NADB Funding for SUD’s Wastewater Collection and Treatment Project in Palmview

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Additional Resources for Texas Small Businesses, Votes to Pass Key Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $14 Million in Federal Funds to Rural Health Clinics in Texas

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $50,000 in Federal Funds for WestCare Texas

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $16 Billion Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

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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…

Reps. Cuellar, McCaul, King Introduce Bill to Ensure the Safety and Security of Federal Officers and Employees Overseas

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $127,300 in Federal Funds to the City of Floresville

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $27,000 in Federal Funds to Upgrade Air Packs for the Rio Grande City Fire Department

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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…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on DHS Environmental Waiver Expediting New Border Wall System in Texas

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Support for The Heroes Act, Releases New Details on Benefits for Texas and Local Communities & Counties

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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…