Rep. Cuellar Announces $1 Million in Federal Funding to Laredo International Airport for Noise Mitigation Funds will continue to address aircraft noise for residences adjacent to airport Laredo, TX —Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1 million in federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program to the Laredo International Airport.… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $4,750,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security Operations in Hidalgo County Congressman secures $90 million nationwide for Operation Stongarden Grant Program, a $5 million increase from FY18 Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,750,000 in federal funds for Hidalgo County from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Provides Update on FEMA’s Humanitarian Reimbursement Process The Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board releases information on the Supplemental Appropriations Assistance grant Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the release of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s National Board document, detailing the application process for… Read more »

Reps. Cuellar, Gonzalez, and Vela Announce $2,125,000 in Federal Funds for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Congressman Cuellar secures an additional $5.4 million in the Appropriations Committee for High School Equivalency Program and the College Assistance Migrant Program Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and Filemon Vela… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on FEMA Providing Aid to the Rio Grande Valley After Severe Flooding FEMA creates Disaster Recovery Center in Hidalgo county   Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) announcement to provide disaster assistance to individuals affected by flooding in the Rio… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Votes to Combat Robocalls and Abusive Telephone Scams Washington, D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass H.R. 3375, the bipartisan Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, to bring much needed relief to Americans threatened by abusive robocall practices. Last year, an estimated 47.8 billion robocalls were placed nationwide, an increase of 17 billion calls over the… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Fights to Expand and Protect the Integrity of SNAP Congressman Helps to Address Hunger on College Campuses Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced an award of nearly $337,000 to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to improve the state agency’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipient fraud prevention,… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $200 Million Infrastructure Project for Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland New wastewater pipeline will serve San Antonio and military community Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $200 million infrastructure project for the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland. The Congressman worked with the Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio, and… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on DHS Plan to Erect Tent for Immigration Hearings in Laredo Congressman continues to work with DHS and Laredo to find a sensible solution Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to construct temporary tent housing near the Laredo Port of Entry for the implementation… Read more »

Congressman Cuellar Provides Update on the $30 Million for Humanitarian Reimbursements to Local Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations in Laredo  Funding will provide reimbursements for expenses related to humanitarian relief of unaccompanied children and family units at the southern border LAREDO, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) provided an update on the… Read more »