Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing the Homeland Security Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2008. The bill appropriates $37.4 billion and includes important provisions dealing with border security procedures and projects.
“I was proud to vote for this bill today. I applaud my colleagues and Chairman David Price on… Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that due to long processing times for passport applications, the federal government is making an accommodation for air travel. U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda will temporarily be allowed to travel with government-issued photo identification such as a drivers’ license and U.S. Department of State official proof… Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved $3,975,000 for Starr County water systems improvement. The money consists of a $2,980,000 loan and a $995,000 grant to Union Water Supply Corporation. The money will be used to double the treatment capacity of the existing water treatment plant and improve water transmission lines.
“I am… Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a $1,164,000 loan, and awarded a $242,000 grant to Jim Hogg Water Control & Improvement District No.2. The money will be used for water and wastewater service improvement in Jim Hogg County.
“I am always pleased when the federal government makes a concerted effort to help communities in need.… Read more »
Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that this week, Atascosa County will be provided with disaster relief assistance by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The services come in response to Atascosa County being added to the disaster declaration by President Bush earlier this month.
Today, the SBA will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center to provide personal assistance to homeowners,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a grant will be awarded to the Marion Independent School District through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.” This morning, representatives from the local office of Congressman Henry Cuellar presented the Marion Independent School District (ISD) with a ceremonial check for… Read more »
Rep. Henry Cuellar continued to provide the most recent, accurate information regarding the possibility of the construction of a fence along the Texas-Mexico border. Today, he called for a study to be conducted assessing the impact a potential border fence would have on the environment. Congressman Cuellar has been instrumental in making sure that local input is heard at the… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today that the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) will be funded at $118 million, which is $11 million above last year and $118 million over the Administration’s request.The Administration’s FY 2007 Budget contained alarming cuts to valuable federal programs that countless American families rely on including the CSFP. This meant that, in the… Read more »
“Today Texas lost one of its greatest sons. Lloyd Bentsen’s legacy is one of devoted service to the American people, and particularly to the people of Texas. Whether it was in uniform, in local government, in the halls of Congress, or in the executive branch, Bentsen left his country in a better state than he found it,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar. “To the family of my fellow Texan,… Read more »
On Fri., May 18, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) hosted a meeting in Washington, D.C. to address the need for increased access to healthcare for veterans. Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-Calif.) and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation Subcommittee Chairman Chet Edwards (D-Texas) participated in the meeting with Abe Martinez, Chief Executive… Read more »
