Yesterday, Rep. Henry Cuellar voted in favor of the passage of H.R. 2641, the 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, which includes a Cuellar provision for an Energy-Efficient Green Campus Research Initiative at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). “As part of this initiative, TAMIU will expand on green practices already in place, and at the same time, aggressively… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi named him as a conferee to H.R.1, Improving American Security Act of 2007. As a member of this conference, Congressman Cuellar will work with a select group of members of Congress to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. "I thank Speaker Pelosi and Homeland Security Chairman Benny Thompson for… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a $789,000 loan and awarded a $640,000 grant to the City of Cotulla. The combined total of $1,429,000 will be used to improve 1,384 water connections, which includes approximately 30,900 linear feet of water lines. “I am always pleased when the federal government makes a concerted effort to help… Read more »

The House of Representatives passed legislation that will make the single largest investment in college financial aid since the 1944 GI Bill, helping millions of students and families pay for college – and doing so at no new cost to U.S. taxpayers. The legislation - the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (H.R. 2669) - which Congressman Cuellar advocated for and voted in favor, will… Read more »

Today, United States Congressman Henry Cuellar praised the decision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to selecting a site in San Antonio as one of the five nationwide finalists for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). The Texas Research Park in northwest San Antonio is a possible site to host the 520,000-acre facility and Congressman Cuellar has been strongly… Read more »

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lady Bird Johnson today. She was a great Texan, but above all, she was an exceptional First Lady, wife and mother,” said U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28. "Her tireless work for the beautification of America and her dedication to the founding of the Headstart Program will forever be her legacy. Her death is a great loss to Texas and… Read more »

Today, United States Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that Webb and Starr Counties have been added to the Federal Disaster Declaration as a result of the severe thunderstorms that swept through the areas last month.  Individuals affected by the ravaging waters are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance though the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). … Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the College Cost Reduction Act that included an important amendment offered by Rep. Henry Cuellar.  The Cuellar Amendment requires the careful consideration of the potential consequences of alterations to the Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFELP). The FFELP provides more than $50 billion in low-cost loans every year,… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the La Joya Independent School District (ISD) has been selected to receive funding to support professional development for U.S. history teachers.  The grant of $1 million was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education through the Teaching American History Grants Program.  An official check presentation will occur in early August. The… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the Zapata County has been awarded a Colonia-Construction grant in the amount of $500,000 for first-time sewer services.  The grant was made available through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBGP) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of this grant is to support community development projects… Read more »