Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lafayette Tiny Homes Development with the City of Laredo.
This new development was made possible by $1.5 million in federal funding from HUD’s HOME and HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) for the City of Laredo. HOME funds provided $974,210 and HOME ARP provided $528,275.
“Affordable housing is… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,921,611 in Federal Grant Funding for Laredo International Airport. These funds were provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Infrastructure Grant Program.
“Laredo International Airport is an extremely important transit option for passengers and cargo alike,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured $2,509,264 in federal funding for Rio Grande City’s public safety infrastructure and operations with local officials.
“I’m excited to see the great things the city has done with this funding,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “The Community Project Funding has been instrumental in upgrading… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured $110,000,000 for VIA’s Advanced Rapid Transit North/South Corridor Project in the FY25 House Transportation appropriations bill.
The federal dollars will help create a 10.35-mile bus rapid transit (BRT) line from the San Antonio International Airport through downtown San Antonio to Steves Avenue in the Southside. The Project will… Read more »
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.… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined state and local leaders in Laredo for the groundbreaking ceremony to upgrade State Highway 359 in Laredo.
“As Laredo continues to grow with commercial and non-commercial traffic, securing robust federal transportation funding for South Texas remains a top priority of mine in Congress,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined local leaders in Laredo to announce a $500,000 federal earmark to pave colonias roads in Webb County. The upgrades were made possible by Community Project Funding secured by Dr. Cuellar in the FY24 Appropriations bills.
Roads in the surrounding colonias linked to State Highway 359 often become hazardous to travel during… Read more »
Earlier this week, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and U.S. Congressman Jodey Arrington’s (TX-19) bipartisan I-27 Numbering Act of 2023 passed the Senate and will head to President Biden’s desk for his signature. This legislation would name the interstate-designated segments of the Texas Ports-to-Plains Corridor as “Interstate Route 27.”
“In the FY22 Appropriations bill, I… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on water and wastewater infrastructure funding opportunities. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) discussed a range of opportunities for eligible entities, including:
Water planning;
Water… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined state and local leaders in Laredo for the groundbreaking ceremony to upgrade US 59 Loop, part of the future I-69 corridor.
“As Laredo continues to grow with commercial and non-commercial traffic, securing robust federal transportation funding for South Texas remains a top priority of mine in Congress,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior… Read more »
