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 »
Floresville, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,315,952 in federal funding to Community Council of South Central TX 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 Atascosa, Wilson, La Salle, and McMullen… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $384,181 in federal funds to the Laredo Housing Authority, which will help support low-income Americans residing in public housing. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to prepare, prevent and respond to COVID-19 outbreak.
“It is critical that we ensure the… Read more »
San Antonio, TX- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,874,316 in federal funds to Housing Authorities in Bexar County and the City of San Antonio, which will help support low-income Americans residing in public housing. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to prepare, prevent and respond to a… Read more »
