Laredo, TX– Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $39,141,025  in federal funds for the State of Texas to assist in efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. This funding, awarded through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, will be used to pay for additional resources and support  efforts to fight COVID-10 in Texas, including enhanced… Read more »

Washington, DC-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding his vote on the interim emergency funding package.   “It is critical we continue to act swiftly as we combat the coronavirus crisis,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This legislation will provide the emergency resources that are desperately needed to protect the lives and livelihoods of the… Read more »

 Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that Texas has been approved for the new SNAP online purchasing program, which will allow SNAP recipients to order groceries online from participating retailers and have them delivered directly to their door. This new pilot program will help American families safely purchase food during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “It… Read more »

Laredo, TX- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the introduction of the interim emergency funding package.   “It is critical we continue to act swiftly as our country is facing this health and economic crisis,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “During this time of stress and uncertainty, every American needs to know that their government is… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Representatives Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) led a letter to House Leadership, calling for federal funding of the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) in any subsequent COVID package. The full authorized amount of $33 million will provide economic stability and relief to constituents by funding infrastructure projects and creating jobs in… Read more »

Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement, regarding U.S., Mexico, and Canada’s agreement, of an additional 30-day extension of border restrictions for non-essential travelers across their shared borders. “As a member of the Bipartisan White House Task Force, I support the decision to extend restrictions for non-essential travelers across our… Read more »

Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $307,026,008 in federal funding to the State of Texas to meet needs of students across Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding, awarded through the Department of Education’s Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds (GEER), is authorized under the CARES Act.   “Schools across Texas are facing enormous costs and… Read more »

Laredo, TX– Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $53,750 in federal funds for the City of Laredo and their efforts to prevent or minimize the impact of this pandemic on people with HIV/AIDS. This funding, awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will assist Laredo in reducing the number of new HIV diagnoses while maintaining access to… Read more »

Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) introduced legislation, H.R. 6499, that would authorize a study by the Department of Interior needed to designate the Los Caminos del Rio region as a National Heritage Area (NHA). The 200 mile Rio Grande region would join 55 other national heritage landmarks and become the first area in Texas to bear the… Read more »

San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $50,303,554 in federal funding for colleges, universities, and trade and vocational schools in the San Antonio region. This funding, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will assist students and schools with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to… Read more »