Today, the House passed H.R. 1401, including the two provisions introduced by Congressman Henry Cuellar.  H. R. 1401, The Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, is a bill to improve railroad, public transportation, and over-the-road bus security. The additions introduced by Congressman Cuellar will make tremendous strides in enhancing the security of transportation… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the planned Anzalduas Bridge has received $7,478,000 from the General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA was able to secure the final portion of the $25,200,000 needed to complete funding for the Border Inspection Facilities at the Anzalduas Bridge. “Our border cities have seen a significant increase of international crossings and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Laredo Fire Department will receive a $1,552,500 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funds are allocated from the Department’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. “As Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness & Response, I’m… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar celebrated the arrival of a new federally funded fire engine for the Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department. Funds for the purchase of this new fire truck were secured in August of 2005 under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is a program of the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted in favor of a $463 billion joint funding resolution for fiscal year 2007, which completes work on last year’s appropriations bills. Under this resolution most programs will be funded at 2006 levels adjusted for increased pay cost. Adjustments were made to meet critical needs, which include: Veterans Healthcare and Defense Health programs; public… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar introduced the Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007. A companion bill was introduced by Senator John Cornyn of Texas earlier today. The bill mandates that Mexican nationals with laser visas, a machine-readable border crossing card, be given the same length-of-stay opportunities as Canadian visitors.  Currently Mexican nationals with laser… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $414,000 for the City of McAllen Fire Department. These funds are made available through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program of the Department of Homeland Security. “This program is a great example of federal dollars being used to assist local communities,” said Congressman Cuellar. “As our representative in… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar was selected to serve as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness & Response. The Subcommittee’s jurisdiction includes: interoperability and other emergency communications; first responders; the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); state and local preparedness and response; private sector… Read more »