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Rep. Cuellar Provides Update on Israel: Flights Continuing out of Ben Gurion International Airport

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following update on U.S. citizens in Israel amid the Israel/Hamas conflict: “The State Department is continuing to chart flights out of Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. U.S. citizens are asked to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 3 tomorrow and look for U.S. Embassy personnel who will provide further…

Rep. Cuellar on State Mechanical Inspections at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge: “It’s Not Good for Business”

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement on state mechanical inspections at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge: “Beginning today through this weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct mechanical inspections at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge in Laredo. I do not agree with this decision. The inspections do nothing for border…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on Constituent Services for TX-28 Residents in Israel

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement on constituent services for TX-28 residents in Israel: “I have personally received several calls over the past few days regarding TX-28 residents stuck in Israel amid the ongoing war. I have personally contacted my constituents over there, as well as their friends and families, and I’m working to get…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $375,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security in Zapata County

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Zapata, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $375,000 in federal funds to support border security in Zapata County. The funds, provided by Operation Stonegarden, will be used by the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office to pay overtime and acquire essential equipment, including patrol units, License Plate Recognition systems (LPRs), and advanced communication…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $4,750,000 in Federal Funding to Combat Substance Abuse in Webb County

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $4,750,000 in federal funding to combat substance abuse in Webb County. The funds, provided by three separate awards, will be used for the 406th Judicial District Adult Drug Court Program, the Webb County Court at Law II DWI Court Program, and the Webb County Court at Law II Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program. The funding…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $9,226,700 in Federal Funding for Barrio Comprehensive Family Health Care Center

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San Antonio, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $9,226,700 in federal funding for Barrio Comprehensive Family Health Care Center (CommuniCare). The funds will enhance the clinic’s capabilities to provide accessible healthcare for over 13,000 patients in San Antonio. Specifically, the funding was provided by three separate awards: $7,813,926 from the…

Rep. Cuellar Delivers Keynote Address, Receives Award at the San Antonio Central Labor Council’s Labor Day Breakfast

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San Antonio, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) delivered a keynote address and received the 2023 Retiree Hero award at the San Antonio Central Labor Council’s Labor Day Breakfast. The annual event celebrates the labor movement and San Antonio working families. During the breakfast, Dr. Cuellar was awarded the 2023 Retiree Hero award by the Alliance for Retired Americans…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $4,305,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security in Webb County

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Laredo, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $4,305,000 in federal funds to support border security in Webb County. The funds, provided by Operation Stonegarden, will be used for: Overtime hours/applicable fringe benefits for border security for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Laredo Police Department, Offices of the Precincts 1 – 4 Constables, and…

El Representante Cuellar Anuncia $4,305,000 en Fondos Federales para Apoyar la Seguridad Fronteriza en el Condado de Webb

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Laredo, TX – Hoy, el Congresista EE.UU. Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) anunció $4,305,000 en fondos federales para apoyar la seguridad fronteriza en el condado de Webb. Los fondos, proporcionados por Operación Stonegarden, se utilizarán para: Horas extras/beneficios complementarios aplicables para la seguridad fronteriza para la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Webb, el…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $200,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security in McMullen County

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Tilden, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $200,000 in federal funds to support border security in McMullen County. The funds, provided by Operation Stonegarden, will be used by the McMullen County Sheriff’s Office to pay overtime and purchase new equipment and technology. This grant will impact the 576 residents of McMullen County. “Every year, the…