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Rep. Cuellar Applauds Presidential Permit Approval for World Trade Bridge Expansion

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after President Biden approved the City of Laredo’s application for a Presidential permit to expand the World Trade Bridge: “I am pleased to see the City of Laredo’s application for a Presidential permit has been approved, allowing for the expansion of the World Trade Bridge,” said Dr.…

Rep. Cuellar Fights for Veterans During Appropriations Committee Markup

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, fought to secure critical federal funding for servicemembers in the initial 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies government funding bill. The bill was marked up and voted…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Groundbreaking of the New Duval County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Duval County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC was made possible by $2,965,800 in Community Project Funding secured by the Congressman in FY23. “When disaster strikes, it’s important that our first responders have proper facilities and accommodations to respond effectively.…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $26,740,074 for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Bexar County

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $26,740,074 in federal funding for the City of San Antonio and Bexar County to expand affordable housing and community development opportunities to spur economic growth. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “Today, I am pleased to announce over $26 million in federal grant funding…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $4,273,601 for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Laredo

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $4,273,601 in federal funding for the City of Laredo to expand affordable housing and community development opportunities to spur economic growth. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “Today, I am pleased to announce over $4 million in federal grant funding for the City of…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $3,799,996 in Federal Grant Funding for the Zacate Creek Green District Corridor Project

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,799,996 in federal grant funding for the Zacate Creek Green District Corridor Project. The award was provided by the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnerships (ORLP) Program. Webb County and the City of Laredo will contribute a dollar-for-dollar local match of the ORLP Program award, bringing the total…

Rep. Cuellar's Bill to Rename Laredo Post Office After Fallen Servicemembers Heads to President’s Desk

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the Senate passage of his bill renaming the Del Mar Post Office in Laredo after local, fallen military heroes Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez, and Sergeant Roberto Arizola, Jr. The legislation now heads to the President’s Desk, where it will be signed into law. “Lance Corporal David…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $3,120,000 in Federal Funds for Schoolyard Forestry in Laredo

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,120,000 in federal funds for schoolyard forestry in Laredo. The funds, awarded by the Texas A&M Forestry Service, were made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which Dr. Cuellar helped pass in 2022. “Quality campus amenities encourage a positive learning environment for our students. The funds announced today for the…

Reps. Cuellar, Castro, Casar Secure New Shelter and Services Dollars for San Antonio

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Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and Greg Casar (TX-35) released the following statement in appreciation of the newly announced $17.8 million from Federal Emergency Management Agency…

Rep. Cuellar Delivers Wins for Colonias and Farmworkers

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Last month, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted to pass the FY24 government funding bills that contain provisions to improve quality of life for both colonia and farmworker communities. “As a son of migrant farmworkers, I know firsthand the challenges that the men and women who harvest our food face. Some live in…