Edinburg, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,750,000 in federal funds for Hidalgo County through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG).  The Stonegarden Program increases operational capabilities of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The funds for Hidalgo County will support law enforcement through… Read more »

Rio Grande City, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,271,857 in federal funds for Starr County through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG). The Stonegarden Program increases operational capabilities of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The funds for Starr County will support law enforcement through funding… Read more »

SULLIVAN CITY, TX—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that Sullivan City has received $78,000 in federal funds from the USDA Rural Development Program. The City was awarded $46,000 through the USDA Rural Development Communities Facilities Program and $32,000 through the Rural Development Business Program.   Congressman Cuellar said, “It is critical that we invest in… Read more »

Rio Grande City, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) continues to fight against the Trump Administration's border wall after U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the construction of 65 miles of new border fence in Starr County in 2020. "I take this matter very seriously and will continue to protect Starr County border communities from President Trump’s wall," said… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement following reports on the declassified whistleblower complaint and the memorandum of the telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymr Zelensky. “Let me be clear, I am concerned about the current allegations against the President of the United States. I agree… Read more »

San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $765,416 in federal funds for police body-worn cameras throughout Bexar County. These federal funds will be used to create the first widely distributed camera system in Bexar county.   The county will match the federal grant, allocating an additional $767,023 to the program, which will provide $1,532,439 in total.… Read more »

Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez, and the San Diego Congressional Delegation Secure Passage of NADB Reauthorization in the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Washington, D.C.— Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), as well as the San Diego Congressional Delegation secured the passage of H.R. 132, the North American Development Bank Improvement and Pollution… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $56.6 Million for Early Head Start and Head Start in Webb County Program will enhance cognitive, social, and emotional development of 1,290 children   LAREDO, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced over $56.6 million for Early Head Start and Head Start in Webb County to help local children become better prepared to succeed in school. Over a five… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar: Trump Cuts of $3.6 Billion From Military Construction Projects Is Unacceptable Texas Loses $357 million, Including Funds for JBSA  Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the Administration’s decision to reprogram $3.6 billion of military construction funds to build the border wall:   “This is not… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $328,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security in Zapata County Funds will be used for hiring more officers, paying overtime, and acquiring new equipment   Zapata, TX— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $328,000 in federal funds for Zapata County’s law enforcement to support joint missions in securing the United States’ border. Specifically,… Read more »