Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $200,000 in federal funds for border security in Duval County. The funds were provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Operation Stonegarden Program, a program Dr. Cuellar created.
The grant award will be used by the Duval County Sheriff’s Office to pay overtime and purchase fuel new to enhance security… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the increase in overtime pay for Border Patrol agents recently signed into law in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2024.
“Our Border Patrol agents continue to work around the clock as the humanitarian crisis unfolds at the Southern border,” said Dr. Cuellar. “The lack of adequate overtime pay for… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released FBI crime statistics from 2022, demonstrating that border communities are safer than non-border cities in the United States.
“As someone who lives on the border and has raised a family here, I have found that the rhetoric about our southern border offers little resemblance to what is on the ground,” said Dr. Cuellar. “Year… Read more »
Zapata, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $375,000 in federal funds to support border security in Zapata County. The funds, provided by Operation Stonegarden, will be used by the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office to pay overtime and acquire essential equipment, including patrol units, License Plate Recognition systems (LPRs), and advanced communication… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $4,305,000 in federal funds to support border security in Webb County. The funds, provided by Operation Stonegarden, will be used for:
Overtime hours/applicable fringe benefits for border security for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Laredo Police Department, Offices of the Precincts 1 – 4 Constables, and… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Hoy, el Congresista EE.UU. Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) anunció $4,305,000 en fondos federales para apoyar la seguridad fronteriza en el condado de Webb. Los fondos, proporcionados por Operación Stonegarden, se utilizarán para:
Horas extras/beneficios complementarios aplicables para la seguridad fronteriza para la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Webb, el… Read more »
Tilden, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $200,000 in federal funds to support border security in McMullen County. The funds, provided by Operation Stonegarden, will be used by the McMullen County Sheriff’s Office to pay overtime and purchase new equipment and technology. This grant will impact the 576 residents of McMullen County.
“Every year, the… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured nearly $147 million for the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) in the Fiscal Year 2024 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs House appropriations bill. This is an increase of $36 million - or nearly 25% - over the previous year’s funding level. Presidential permits are required for construction… Read more »
Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee passed U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (TX-28) language to reform the Presidential permit process in the Fiscal Year 2024 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs House appropriations bill. The language will streamline and expedite the Presidential permit approval process for bridges, including the World Trade Bridge expansion… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, secured language strengthening migrant facility video monitoring and consolidating migrant medical care in the Committee report accompanying the FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Rep. Cuellar secured this language in light of continued… Read more »