Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $300,000 in federal funding for civics instruction and citizen application assistance at Laredo College. The funding is awarded through the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
“As a son of… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted San Antonio labor leaders to announce the Apprentice-Related Childcare (ARCC) Act for union apprenticeships. The ARCC Act would establish a childcare stipend pilot program available to Americans enrolled in Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeship programs. The event was held at the South Texas Electrical JATC, a… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $5,381,454 in federal funding for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU).
The funding comprises of three separate awards:
$2,999,053 is awarded for TAMIU’s Student Emotional and Academic Success project to improve the social, emotional, and academic needs of… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2024.
Dr. Cuellar helped secure the following provisions in the final text of the 2024 NDAA:
Increasing overtime pay for Customs and… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on current resources and loans available to small businesses courtesy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Representatives from the SBA discussed a wide range of resources, including:
Free Business Counseling
SBA Guaranteed Business Loans
Home & Business Disaster Loans
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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,875,000 in federal funds to hire police officers in Laredo. The funds, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS) Hiring Program, will be used to hire 15 officers.
“The COPS Hiring Program provides our local law enforcement agencies with the resources they need to protect our… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after permitting reform language for cross-border bridges was included in the final text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Working with Senator Ted Cruz, Cuellar secured provisions reforming the Presidential… Read more »
Today, the House passed bipartisan legislation naming the interstate-designated segments of the Texas Ports-to-Plains Corridor as “Interstate Route 27.” U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-TX-28) and U.S. Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19) introduced companion legislation in the House. The bill will return to the Senate before heading to the President’s desk.
“Last Congress, I… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on current benefits available to veterans and their families. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) discussed a wide range of benefits for crucial areas, including:
VA Health Care
Disability Compensation
Education and Training
Home Loans
Employment… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), along with other Members of the House Appropriations Committee, participated in a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Antarctica to witness the ongoing research activities being carried out by American scientists and servicemembers.
“Travelling to Antarctica over the Thanksgiving recess was an experience that I will not forget and will help… Read more »
