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Rep. Cuellar Announces $2,469,043 in Federal Funding for San Antonio and Bexar County’s Law Enforcement

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San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,469,043 in federal funding for San Antonio and Bexar County’s law enforcement efforts to combat the outbreak of COVID-19. Specifically, the City of San Antonio received $2,331,581 and Bexar County received $137,462 to help purchase personal protective equipment, medical supplies, and overtime. Federal funding will be allocated…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $146,058 in Federal Funding for Hidalgo County’s Law Enforcement

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Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $146,058 in federal funding for Hidalgo County’s law enforcement efforts to combat the outbreak of COVID-19. This funding, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG), will help purchase personal protective equipment, medical supplies, and…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $406,775 for the City of Laredo Health Department

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Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $406,775 in federal funding to the City of Laredo Health Department, in efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 throughout the City of Laredo and Webb County. This funding, awarded from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and allocated through the Texas Department of State Health Services, will be used to conduct…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $72,034 for Atascosa Health Center’s Efforts to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic

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Pleasanton, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $72,034 in federal funding for the Atascosa Health Center’s efforts  to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This funding, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services, will be used to meet evolving needs for Atascosa Health Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding testing, purchasing supplies and…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $92,827 for Gateway Community Health Center’s Efforts to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic

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Laredo, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $92,827 in federal funding for the Gateway Community Health Center’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This funding, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services, will be used to meet evolving needs for Gateway Community Health Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding testing, purchasing…

Rep. Cuellar Marks 10th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Calls on Trump Administration to End Lawsuit

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Laredo, TX – On the 10th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Congressman Henry Cuellar called on the Trump Administration to end its Texas v. U.S. lawsuit, which would strike down the entirety of the ACA as well as pre-existing condition protections for 130 million Americans, including 4,794,000 Texans, amid the coronavirus pandemic.   “For a decade, I have stood strong…

Rep. Cuellar Works to Help Constituents Stranded Overseas

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar is working to help constituents stranded overseas travel back to the United States. Many countries have closed their borders to slow the Coronavirus, leaving many American tourists stuck abroad.   “I am actively working on solutions for my constituents stranded in different countries around the world,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The…

Rep. Cuellar on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issues the following statement on the passage of the GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans, S. 3503. Due to schools temporarily closing or transitioning to online classes, this legislation helps student veterans by giving the VA authority to continue paying GI Bill payments and monthly housing allowances at existing…

Rep. Cuellar on 2020 Census

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 Laredo, TX – Starting today, homes across the country will receive invitations, to complete the 2020 census either online or over the phone. It is expected that this year’s census will be the largest official population count in the United States. “I urge everyone to take part in the 2020 Census regardless of your status.” said Congressman Cuellar, “Anyone who is a resident in…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on Coronavirus Supplemental

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WASHINGTON - Combatting the spread of coronavirus and preventing a national health pandemic is above partisan politics and efforts to score political points. This virus has killed multiple Americans, thousands more worldwide, and has made its way to my congressional district. Therefore, I worked with the House Appropriations Committee to ensure that my district and the nation will…