WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that beginning on Wednesday, January 19th, the Federal Government will launch a website, covidtests.gov, that will provide free at-home COVID-19 tests to American families.
“The surge in omicron cases across the country has led to a shortage of at-home tests, saturated testing sites, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, el Congresista de Estados Unidos Henry Cuellar (TX-28) anunció que a partir del Miércoles 19 de Enero, el gobierno federal lanzará un sitio web, covidtests.gov, que proporcionará pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 para el hogar a las familias estadounidenses.
“El aumento en los casos de omicron en todo el país ha provocado una escasez de pruebas en el hogar, sitios de… Read more »
Washington, DC– Today, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) highlighted the implementation of the No Surprises Act. The bill kicked into effect on January 1st and ensures that emergency medical patients do not receive surprise medical fees. The provision removes surprise fees that are charged by out-of-network doctors or facilities following emergency medical care.
The… Read more »
Washington, DC— Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement on the start of the 2022 ACA open enrollment period, which begins today and runs through January 15, 2022:
“The Affordable Care Act provides health care access for millions of Americans," said Congressman Cuellar. "I urge all of my constituents to enroll and make sure they have adequate… Read more »
Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman James Comer (KY-1) introduced the Choose Home Care Act of 2021. This bipartisan legislation allows qualifying Medicare beneficiaries recovering from a hospitalization to choose to receive post-hospital services in their homes, rather than in an institutional setting.
Due to COVID-19 and related health… Read more »
San Antonio, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,996,436 in federal funding for the Camino Real Community Services Center to support the increase and strengthening of treatments for serious mental illnesses, serious emotional disturbances, and co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. The project will build on the existing services and expand to meet the… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $5,975,000 in federal funding over five years for Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) Inc. These funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Mental Health Services, will be used for SCAN’s Familias Unida (Families United) Project, the Webb County Mental Health Awareness… Read more »
Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $73,134,236 in federal funding for Laredo Community College. The funds include emergency aid for students, COVID-19 PPE and mitigation measures, upgrades to technology, lab equipment, audiovisual equipment, and additional instructors. Furthermore, they include support for academic tutoring, federal… Read more »
Washington, DC– Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced bipartisan legislation to pause taxpayer funding for gain-of-function research over the next five years. Without proper safety standards and protocols, gain-of-function research creates an immense risk of man-made, deadly pathogens entering our… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,000,000 in federal funds to People with Ideas of Love, Liberty, Acceptance and Respect (PILLAR) in Laredo. The funds will be distributed in even amounts of $200,000 per year over the course of 5 years. The funds will impact nearly 2,500 Webb County residents.
“The 28th District of Texas faces unique health care… Read more »
