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Rep. Cuellar Announces $127,300 in Federal Funds to the City of Floresville

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Floresville, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $127,300 in federal funding to the City of Floresville. These funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Community Facilities program, will be used to replace six utility trucks for the Public Works Department. “Essential community services are imperative to the development of our rural…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $93,287,276 in Federal Funding for San Antonio’s Public Transportation Systems

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San Antonio, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $93,287,276 in federal funding for the public transportation systems in San Antonio. These funds awarded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will be used to cover costs necessary to operate, maintain, and manage a public transit system during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “There are many Americans who depend…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $9,988,345 in Federal Funding for Laredo’s Public Transportation Systems

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Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $9,988,345 in federal funding for public transportation systems in Laredo. These funds awarded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will be used to cover costs necessary to operate, maintain, and manage a public transit system during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “There are many Americans who depend on public…

Congressman Cuellar Announces Bridge I and II in Laredo as Best Government Buildings in the Region

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LAREDO, TX- Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently recognized the Laredo Bridges I and II as the best government/public buildings in the Texas/Louisiana region. This was possible through the hard-work and collaboration between the General Services Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Congressman Cuellar. Congressman Cuellar secured over $117 million  for the…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $200 Million Infrastructure Project for Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland

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Rep. Cuellar Announces $200 Million Infrastructure Project for Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland New wastewater pipeline will serve San Antonio and military community Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $200 million infrastructure project for the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland. The Congressman worked with the Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio, and…

Rep. Cuellar and City of Laredo Announce Over $7.5 Million for New Cargo Runway Expansion at Laredo Int’l Airport

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LAREDO, TX—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and the City of Laredo announced over $7.5 million to the Laredo International Airport to make necessary infrastructure improvements that will bring in trade while increasing safety and efficiency of the airport. Specifically, these federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be used to improve the Laredo…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $6 Million in Federal Funding for VIA Metropolitan Transit to Improve Bus Infrastructure in San Antonio

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to VIA Metropolitan Transit to improve bus infrastructure and operations in San Antonio. Grants through this program are intended to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and construct bus-related facilities. VIA Metropolitan Transit will use this funding…

Congressman Cuellar Announces $2 million in Federal Funding to Laredo Intl Airport for Noise Mitigation

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced the awarding of $2 million in federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program to the Laredo International Airport. The FAA grant will be used to help finance the airport’s ongoing efforts to reduce noise for those living near the airport. As the Laredo International Airport continues to grow, a…

Rep. Cuellar Releases Statement on FHWA Approving Over $10 Million in CBI Funding for World Trade Bridge FAST Lane Project

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Today, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the use of $10,300,000 dollars in coordinated border infrastructure funds for the FAST Lane Project which will allow for an expedited lane for pre-cleared trucks to traverse through Laredo. This critical step forward in the development of the project which will alleviate congestion and increase mobility of this vitally important…

Congressman Cuellar Announces $5.8 Million in Federal Funds for Laredo Airport Improvements

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced the awarding of $5,796,502 in federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Airport Improvement Program to the Laredo International Airport. Congressman Cuellar announced $26.3 million in FAA funds last year to the Laredo International Airport to help finance the airport’s ongoing efforts to reduce noise for those living…