WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus, helped pass the Senate-amended Autism CARES Act of 2024. Congressman Cuellar helped introduce the bill with Representative Chris Smith, which will reauthorize several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.
“I am pleased to help pass… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), proudly announced Roma Ibarra and Aaliyah Molina as the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Texas’s 28th District. Roma and Aaliyah, both sophomores at Hebbronville High School, earned first place with their innovative app, Space Navigator. This space-themed platformer game challenges users to… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
