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Rep. Cuellar Secures Language to Ensure South Texas Water Deliveries from Mexico in FY25 House Appropriations Bill

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding the inclusion of language withholding funding from Mexico until water deliveries are made as required by the 1944 Water Treaty in the Fiscal Year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs government funding bill: “Water from…

Rep. Cuellar Secures Border Security Wins in FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Senior Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, released the following statement after yesterday’s subcommittee markup of the draft FY25 House Homeland Security funding bill: “I was pleased to join my colleagues to discuss the critical work that the Department of Homeland Security does for our nation. As a…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on House Passage of Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding today’s House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies government funding bill. “We have a sacred…

Rep. Cuellar Secures an Additional $15 Million to Expand Border Patrol Checkpoint 29 in Laredo

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Senior Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, secured an additional $15 million in the draft FY25 House Homeland Security funding bill to expand Laredo’s Border Patrol Checkpoint 29 on Interstate 35, a frequent point of traffic delays. Since Rep. Cuellar already secured an initial $15 million in FY24,…

Rep. Cuellar Applauds Presidential Permit Approval for World Trade Bridge Expansion

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after President Biden approved the City of Laredo’s application for a Presidential permit to expand the World Trade Bridge: “I am pleased to see the City of Laredo’s application for a Presidential permit has been approved, allowing for the expansion of the World Trade Bridge,” said Dr.…

Rep. Cuellar Fights for Veterans During Appropriations Committee Markup

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, fought to secure critical federal funding for servicemembers in the initial 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies government funding bill. The bill was marked up and voted…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Groundbreaking of the New Duval County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Duval County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC was made possible by $2,965,800 in Community Project Funding secured by the Congressman in FY23. “When disaster strikes, it’s important that our first responders have proper facilities and accommodations to respond effectively.…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $26,740,074 for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Bexar County

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $26,740,074 in federal funding for the City of San Antonio and Bexar County to expand affordable housing and community development opportunities to spur economic growth. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “Today, I am pleased to announce over $26 million in federal grant funding…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $4,273,601 for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Laredo

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $4,273,601 in federal funding for the City of Laredo to expand affordable housing and community development opportunities to spur economic growth. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “Today, I am pleased to announce over $4 million in federal grant funding for the City of…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $3,799,996 in Federal Grant Funding for the Zacate Creek Green District Corridor Project

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,799,996 in federal grant funding for the Zacate Creek Green District Corridor Project. The award was provided by the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnerships (ORLP) Program. Webb County and the City of Laredo will contribute a dollar-for-dollar local match of the ORLP Program award, bringing the total…