Skip to Content

Health Care

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on the Beginning of the 2021 Open Enrollment Period

| Posted in Press Release

Washington, D.C.--  Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement today on the first day of the 2021 open enrollment period, which continues through December 15:    “For over ten years, I have remained steadfast for the health and financial security of hard-working families by voting for and working to strengthen the Affordable Care Act,” said…

Rep. Cuellar Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials in South Texas

| Posted in Press Release
Rep. Cuellar on call with Fauci and Collins 7.27.20

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with Members of the Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American Congressional caucuses, participated in a meeting with Dr. Francis Collins and Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss ways to increase the number of diverse participants at each of the COVID-19 clinical trial sites. Moderna announced their vaccine trial sites for the COVID-19…

Rep. Cuellar Votes to Pass Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act

| Posted in Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) took bold action to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices for all Americans by voting for and helping pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act.  Today’s vote comes days after the Trump Administration filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to strike down the…

Rep. Cuellar Helps Unveil Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act

| Posted in Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, one day after the Trump Administration filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped unveil new legislation to build on the ACA to lower health costs and prescription drug prices: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act.    “From Day One, I have been working…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,167,719 in Federal Funding to Atascosa Health Center

| Posted in Press Release

Pleasanton, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,167,719 in federal funding to Atascosa Health Center (AHC). These funds, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration' Heath Center Cluster program, will help AHC provide critical health care services to communities in Atascosa, Wilson, and McMullen…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,448,052 in Federal Funding to Gateway Community Health Center

| Posted in Press Release

Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,448,052 in federal funding to Gateway Community Health Center. These funds, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration' Heath Center Cluster program, will help Gateway Community provide critical health care services to communities in Webb and Zapata…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $14 Million in Federal Funds to Rural Health Clinics in Texas

| Posted in Press Release

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $14,986,810 in federal funds to 303 health clinics in the State of Texas. These funds, allocated through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, will be used to support COVID-19 testing efforts and expand access to testing in rural communities. “Ensuring all Texas communities, including rural areas, have access…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $50,000 in Federal Funds for WestCare Texas

| Posted in Press Release

Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $50,000 in federal funds to WestCare Texas, Inc. These funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will assist the clinic in providing mental health and substance use disorder…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $529,219 for Gateway Community Health Center’s Efforts to Expand COVID-19 Testing

| Posted in Press Release

Laredo, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $529,219 in federal funding for the Gateway Community Health Center’s efforts to expand coronavirus testing. This funding, awarded through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, will be used to increase testing capabilities to help track the spread and impact of the coronavirus in Webb and Zapata…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $360,529 for Atascosa Health Center’s Efforts to Expand COVID-19 Testing

| Posted in Press Release

Pleasanton, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $360,529 in federal funding for the Atascosa Health Center’s efforts  to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This funding, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services, will be used to increase testing capabilities to help track the spread and impact of the coronavirus in Atascosa, Wilson, and McMullen…