Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced that the St. Hedwig Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $118,750 grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant is part of the Vehicle Acquisition Program Area and the awarded funds will be used for the purchase of a brush truck, which will aid in grass fires. “I applaud the… Read more »

Rep. Henry Cuellar announced today that both the Seguin Police Department as well as the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Department have received funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program made possible by the Department of Justice. The City of Seguin will receive $10,247 to distribute to the Police Department and Guadalupe County will receive $10,397 to… Read more »

Laredo, TX  – Rep. Henry Cuellar announced today that the City of Laredo has been awarded a $125,687 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Program. These funds, which will support equipment and technology initiatives, will be used for both the City of Laredo and the Webb County Sheriff’s Department. Specifically, the Laredo Police Department will use awarded funds for… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi named him as a conferee to H.R.1, Improving American Security Act of 2007. As a member of this conference, Congressman Cuellar will work with a select group of members of Congress to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. "I thank Speaker Pelosi and Homeland Security Chairman Benny Thompson for… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Homeland Security Appropriations bill that authorizes funds for the programs that fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Rep. Cuellar worked with his colleagues to make sure that vital provisions were included in the bill that provide for local input into plans for border fence and infrastructure… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Homeland Security Appropriations bill that authorizes funds for the programs that fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Rep. Cuellar worked with his colleagues to make sure that vital provisions were included in the bill that provide for local input into plans for border fence and infrastructure… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing the Homeland Security Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2008.  The bill appropriates $37.4 billion and includes important provisions dealing with border security procedures and projects. “I was proud to vote for this bill today.  I applaud my colleagues and Chairman David Price on… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar continued the dialogue on the controversial border fence with Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Ralph Basham.   Commissioner Basham reiterated commitments made by the leadership of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to Congressman Cuellar that final decisions on fence construction would be… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that a $4 million federal grant has been awarded for the renovation of the facilities at Falcon Dam.  Located near the dividing line between Starr and Zapata Counties, the Falcon Dam facilities will be renovated internally and externally. “The renovation of facilities at our international borders is vital to increasing the efficiency and security… Read more »

Late last evening, a tornado hit South Texas.  Congressman Cuellar expressed his sympathy for the residents affected by the natural disaster and is deeply saddened by the news that six people have died and that many have lost their homes. “My condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims of last night’s tornado.  I know entire communities have been impacted and… Read more »