Laredo, TX– Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) will be receiving $1,600,000 in federal funding to help ensure safe streets and roads for the residents of Webb County. This federal funding will enable the community to develop a plan of action to significantly improve pedestrian, cyclist,… Read more »
Pleasanton, TX—Today, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the Pleasanton Municipal Airport will receive $600,000 in federal funding for the construction of a new fuel farm to replace the airport’s current, outdated fuel system. The new fuel farm, consisting of two 10,000-gallon tanks and a new JET A fuel tank, will provide a better delivery system and added… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) introduced H.R. 834, the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act. This bipartisan legislation improves Medicare reimbursements and enhances the current structure of the Medicare-funded graduate medical education (GME) program to bring more medical residents and doctors to rural areas. Reps. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-1), Kim… Read more »
Hebbronville, TX –Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,285,000 in federal funding for Jim Hogg County to repair and enhance Kohler Park. The funding will make the park inclusive by improving accessibility and replacing dilapidated facilities. Enhancing the park will improve public health by encouraging physical activity and providing a safe space to… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) led a bipartisan group of 60 colleagues in writing to the Biden Administration regarding reports that Iranian-made drones recovered in Ukraine contain parts that were manufactured in the United States. Also leading the letter were Congressmen August Pfluger (R-TX-11), Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), and Don Bacon (R-NE-2).
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Washington, DC – Hoy, el Congresista de EE.UU. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) anunció que dirigió un grupo bipartidista de 60 colegas por escrito a la Administración Biden sobre informes de que los drones de fabricación iraní recuperados en Ucrania contienen piezas que fueron fabricadas en los Estados Unidos. estados También encabezaron la carta los congresistas August Pfluger (R-TX-11),… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX-28) bipartisan Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act passed in the House of Representatives. Congressman Alex X. Mooney (R-WV-2), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-1), and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-3) co-sponsored the Act to survey the problems small businesses in rural areas face when attempting… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced submission of a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting additional funding for the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP). The letter requests $100 million to expand the BWIP in Fiscal Year 2024 and help finance critical water infrastructure in… Read more »
Laredo, TX– Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $7,200,000 for Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) and Laredo Independent School District (LISD) to implement the SCAN-LISD Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (AWARE) Project in Laredo. Through the project, SCAN will provide school-based services to improve mental health and combat… Read more »
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) introduced the bipartisan United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act. This legislation will increase governmental cooperation between the United States and Mexico to reinvigorate tourism in both countries in response to disruptions caused by COVID-19.
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