Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez, and the San Diego Congressional Delegation Secure Passage of NADB Reauthorization in the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Washington, D.C.— Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), as well as the San Diego Congressional Delegation secured the passage of H.R. 132, the North American Development Bank Improvement and Pollution… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $56.6 Million for Early Head Start and Head Start in Webb County Program will enhance cognitive, social, and emotional development of 1,290 children   LAREDO, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced over $56.6 million for Early Head Start and Head Start in Webb County to help local children become better prepared to succeed in school. Over a five… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar: Trump Cuts of $3.6 Billion From Military Construction Projects Is Unacceptable Texas Loses $357 million, Including Funds for JBSA  Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the Administration’s decision to reprogram $3.6 billion of military construction funds to build the border wall:   “This is not… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $328,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security in Zapata County Funds will be used for hiring more officers, paying overtime, and acquiring new equipment   Zapata, TX— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $328,000 in federal funds for Zapata County’s law enforcement to support joint missions in securing the United States’ border. Specifically,… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1.9 Million in Federal Funding for South Texas College Grant assists migratory or seasonal workers in Starr and Hidalgo counties obtain high school equivalent education services Mission, TX- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced over $1.9 million in federal funds for South Texas College through the Department of Education’s High School Equivalency Program… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar to Announce $64,000 for Teach for America in Hidalgo and Starr Counties The grant will fund 64 TFA corps members for the 2019-2020 school year MISSION, TX  – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $64,000 in federal funding for Teach for America in Hidalgo and Starr counties through One Star Foundation (AmeriCorps Texas).… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces the Release of the Humanitarian Reimbursement Application  The Congressman’s Office Will Provide Assistance to Local Stakeholders in Reimbursement Process Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the release of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board’s Supplemental Appropriations Assistance… Read more »

LAREDO,TX— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $294,140 in federal funding for health care services in Webb and Zapata county through the Gateway Community Health Center. Specifically, the Gateway Community Health Center received $167,000 through the Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Center Cluster Program and $127,140 through HHS’s Health Center Quality Improvement… Read more »

Reps. Cuellar, Gonzalez, and Vela Announce $1.9 Million in Federal Funding for Soil Science Collaborative Research University of Texas Rio Grande Valley One of Fifteen Schools to Participate Washington, D.C.—Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and Filemon Vela (TX-34) announced $1.9 million for soil science research nationwide. The University of Texas Rio… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Provides Update on Upcoming Supplemental Appropriations Assistance Funding Announcement The Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board releases eligibility and overview of application Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced eligibility, guidelines, and requirements for local stakeholders for the upcoming release of the Supplemental… Read more »