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Rep. Cuellar Announces $2,690,608 in Federal Funding in Support of Mental Health Professionals for San Antonio Independent School District

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Ph.D. announced $2,690,608 in federal funding in support of mental health professionals for the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD).   “This year, I secured $2,690,608 in federal funding from the Department of Education’s Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant for the San Antonio…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $260,700 in Federal Funding for TAMIU Research on Self-Driving Vehicles

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Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $260,700 in federal funding for TAMIU research for self-driving vehicles.   “This funding will be pivotal in the future of autonomous vehicles and our infrastructure,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I would like to thank Dr. Tashtoush, Acting President Castillo, and…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $100,000 in Federal Funding for TAMIU to Lead Clean Energy Research

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $100,000 in federal funding for TAMIU to lead critical clean energy research. These federal dollars are from the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). This funding is part of the Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets Initiative, aimed at helping communities like ours repurpose…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $370,347 in Federal Research Funding for TAMIU

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $370,347 in federal grant funding for Texas A&M International University to purchase a new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and establish a new material characterization facility. Funding comes from the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant award. “This new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) will enhance…

Rep. Cuellar Announced $2,678,762 in Federal Reimbursements for Zapata County ISD

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $2,678,762 in federal funding for Zapata County ISD for free or reduced meals for Zapata County ISD students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. “I’m pleased to announce over $2.6 million in federal reimbursements for Zapata County ISD towards providing free or reduced-cost meals for our children. Providing our children with high-quality…

Rep. Cuellar Announced $14,477,723 in Federal Reimbursements for Starr County School Districts

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $14,477,723 in federal funding for Starr County school districts for free or reduced meals for students in Starr County for the 2023 to 2024 school year. “These federal dollars will provide free, quality, and nutritious meals for our students,” said Rep. Cuellar. “These funds have also previously been utilized by school districts for…

Rep. Cuellar to Announce $2,233,045 in Federal Reimbursements for Duval County School Districts

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $2,233,045 in federal funding for Duval County School districts. Dr. Cuellar announced $2.2 million in federal reimbursements for free or reduced meals for Duval school district students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. The federal funding comes from USDA’s National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,126,545 in Federal Reimbursements for Jim Hogg County ISD

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,126,545 in federal funding for Jim Hogg County ISD on Wednesday, August 21st. Dr. Cuellar announced $1.1 million in federal reimbursements for free or reduced meals for Jim Hogg ISD district students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. The federal funding comes from USDA’s National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $799,853 in Federal Grant Funding for TAMIU

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $799,853 in federal grant funding for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The funding consists of three separate awards for the establishment of a center for physics-based AI application training, enhancement of statistics curricula for AI development, and STEM recruitment. “Congratulations to TAMIU for being…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $3,120,000 in Federal Funds for Schoolyard Forestry in Laredo

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,120,000 in federal funds for schoolyard forestry in Laredo. The funds, awarded by the Texas A&M Forestry Service, were made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which Dr. Cuellar helped pass in 2022. “Quality campus amenities encourage a positive learning environment for our students. The funds announced today for the…