Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, announced $2,000,000 in federal funding for Webb County’s Veterans Treatment Program (VTP).
These dollars will be used to expand the existing Veterans Treatment Court Program, significantly increasing their ability to… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) passed the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act, legislation that he led with Senator John Cornyn. The bill allows for an expansion of the Starr-Camargo Bridge in Rio Grande City, which acts as a vital trade link between Texas and Mexico. This legislation already passed the Senate and is now headed to the President’s desk.
“In 2023, Mexico… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced over $6 million in federal funding to support Laredo in regards to irregular migration. These funds were provided from the fiscal year 2024 Shelter and Services (SSP) Program, a program Congressman Cuellar started in 2014. The City of Laredo will receive $3,096,483 and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo will… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $370,347 in federal grant funding for Texas A&M International University to purchase a new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and establish a new material characterization facility.
Funding comes from the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant award.
“This new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) will enhance… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $315,809 in school safety funding for Lytle ISD. This award is from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) from 2023.
“Far too often we see threats and potential risks in our schools. With these funds, Lytle ISD will be better equipped to respond and properly address any issues that may… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $144,000 in federal funding for Pleasanton Municipal Airport.
“This funding will be integral in promoting a more safe, efficient, and productive Pleasanton Municipal Airport,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I am proud to have helped secure this extremely important funding. I… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will establish a Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Field Office at the World Trade Bridge (WTB) port of entry, in Laredo, Texas.
Rep. Cuellar secured funding for this office through his support of CBP’s port of entry operations including robust staffing for the Office… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $6,005,040 in Federal Funding for Gateway Community Health Centers.
"The $6,005,040 in funding will significantly enhance our Gateway Community Health Center locations, which serve more than 32,000 patients annually,” said Dr. Cuellar. “Gateway Health is an outstanding community partner across South Texas and these federal dollars… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) will help posthumously honor 13 U.S. servicemembers at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. This ceremony will commemorate the brave men and women who died during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago, including local South Texas hero, Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza.
Dr. Cuellar was a cosponsor of H.R. 5142,… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $2,678,762 in federal funding for Zapata County ISD for free or reduced meals for Zapata County ISD students for the 2023 to 2024 school year.
“I’m pleased to announce over $2.6 million in federal reimbursements for Zapata County ISD towards providing free or reduced-cost meals for our children. Providing our children with high-quality… Read more »
