Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $406,775 in federal funding to the City of Laredo Health Department, in efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 throughout the City of Laredo and Webb County. This funding, awarded from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and allocated through the Texas Department of State Health Services, will be used to conduct… Read more »

Pleasanton, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $72,034 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 meet evolving needs for Atascosa Health Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding testing, purchasing supplies and… Read more »

Local health center receives $92,000 to combat virus                 Congressman announces $92k in funding         Posted: Wed 9:34 PM, Mar 25, 2020 LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - Gateway Community Health Center has received more than $92,000 to combat the coronavirus… Read more »

Laredo, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $92,827 in federal funding for the Gateway Community Health Center’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This funding, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services, will be used to meet evolving needs for Gateway Community Health Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding testing, purchasing… Read more »

Laredo, TX – On the 10th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Congressman Henry Cuellar called on the Trump Administration to end its Texas v. U.S. lawsuit, which would strike down the entirety of the ACA as well as pre-existing condition protections for 130 million Americans, including 4,794,000 Texans, amid the coronavirus pandemic.   “For a decade, I have stood strong… Read more »

Valley Congressmen urge FEMA to aide with hospital equipment shortages by: Daniel Esteve Posted: Mar 23, 2020 / 09:04 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 23, 2020 / 09:04 PM CDT Several South Texas Congressmen have called the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide testing kits, reagents and protective equipment to Texas hospitals in the midst of the COVID-19… Read more »

Border leaders: International bridges are open for commerce By  Steve Taylor  - March 21, 2020 1043         LAREDO, Texas – Border leaders have accepted the decision of the U.S. and Mexican governments to suspend travel at international bridges that is deemed non-essential. Mexico is the United… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar is working to help constituents stranded overseas travel back to the United States. Many countries have closed their borders to slow the Coronavirus, leaving many American tourists stuck abroad.   “I am actively working on solutions for my constituents stranded in different countries around the world,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issues the following statement on the passage of the GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans, S. 3503. Due to schools temporarily closing or transitioning to online classes, this legislation helps student veterans by giving the VA authority to continue paying GI Bill payments and monthly housing allowances at existing… Read more »

 Laredo, TX – Starting today, homes across the country will receive invitations, to complete the 2020 census either online or over the phone. It is expected that this year’s census will be the largest official population count in the United States. “I urge everyone to take part in the 2020 Census regardless of your status.” said Congressman Cuellar, “Anyone who is a resident in… Read more »