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Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on House Passage of Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill

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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, released the following statement regarding today’s House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies government funding bill. “We have a sacred…

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'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's Bill to Rename Post Office After Fallen Servicemembers Passes House

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the House 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. H.R. 2754 will now head to the Senate. “Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo…

Rep. Cuellar Hosts Webinar on Veterans Benefits

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on current benefits available to veterans and their families. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) discussed a wide range of benefits for crucial areas, including: VA Health Care Disability Compensation Education and Training Home Loans Employment…

Rep. Cuellar Applauds the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency for Identifying and Returning Sergeant Crescenciano Garcia, Jr., to Laredo

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) commended the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) for identifying and returning Army Sergeant Cresenciano Garcia, Jr., to Laredo. Sergeant Garcia, Jr., of Laredo died as a prisoner of war in 1951 during the Korean War and was accounted for on April 25, 2023, by DPAA. He was buried in Laredo on October 14, 2023. “Sergeant…

Department of Labor Assistant Secretary Rodriguez and Rep. Cuellar Announce $1,500,000 in Federal Funding to Help Homeless Veterans Re-enter the Workforce

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San Antonio, TX – Today, U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), the Honorable James D. Rodriguez, and U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,500,000 in federal funding for the American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program, Inc., in San Antonio. The award is from the VETS’ Homeless Veterans’…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,400,000 Federal Earmark for Laredo College’s Veterans Center of Excellence

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Laredo, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $1,400,000 federal earmark for Laredo College’s Veterans Center of Excellence. The funds will be used to renovate Laredo College’s Guard House building with new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, building infrastructure, and student equipment to create a central hub for veterans and their…

Rep. Cuellar Leads Entire Texas Congressional Delegation in Introducing Legislation to Rename Laredo Post Office After Local, Fallen Military Heroes

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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced H.R. 2754, a bill to rename 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 entire Texas Congressional Delegation joined in co-sponsoring the bill. “Lance Corporal David Lee…

Rep. Cuellar and City of Laredo Announce a $247,100 Community Development Block Grant for Vietnam Veterans Trail and Plaza

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Laredo, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and the City of Laredo announced $247,100 in funding for the new Vietnam Veterans Trail and Plaza. The project will consist of the construction of an approximately 1,400 foot-long, 10-foot-wide walking trail adjacent to the Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library. This development will honor all the brave men and women who fought for…