Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that Congressman Bob Filner, Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, will be his special guest in Donna on Monday, August 6, 2007, to meet with veterans in an effort to address some of their top concerns. The meeting will take place at Donna High School, ½ Mile East Wood Avenue, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. “This will be a historic occasion for t... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar voted in favor of the passage of H.R. 3161, the FY 2008 Agricultural Appropriations Bill, which will strengthen rural communities, while making sure that Americans have safe and healthy food to eat. “This bill allows us to reinvest in rural America, protect public health and food safety, improve nutrition and health eating, and promote renewable energy and conservation i... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of Head Start awarded a $17 million grant to the Texas Migrant Council (TMC) for the expansion of the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Program. “This grant will have a tremendous impact on the lives of the many people the Texas Migrant Council serves. The well-being of my constituents is my most important ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a $47,288.00 grant will be awarded to the Poteet Independent School District (ISD) through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.” The Poteet ISD will receive $24,013.00 to be used for telecommunications services and $23,275 to be used for internet access. “E-rate provides our schools and librarie... Read more »
Rep. Henry Cuellar announced today that the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs has awarded the City of Laredo Housing Authority Weed and Seed Program a $200,000 grant to help curb criminal activities in targeted areas. “This is great news for the City of Laredo and the Housing Authority. This grant will improve security and help keep our citizens safe,” said Congressman Cuellar, w... Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, joined by United States Postal Service representatives, officially renamed the Rio Grande City Post Office as the Lino Perez Jr. Post Office. Perez is a south Texas resident who dedicated more than four decades of his life to the postal service. The renaming of the post office is the result of legislation Congressman Cuellar introduced, which was supported by his c... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar voted in favor of the passage of H.R. 3093, the FY 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill, which includes a $50,000 provision requested by Congressman Cuellar that will help the Jim Hogg County Sheriff’s Department combat drug trafficking. If this provision is included in the final version of the bill, Jim Hogg County will be eligible to receive $50,000 to est... Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar hailed the Congressional passage of H.R. 1, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, which makes air travel safer, improves screening cargo at our ports, protects America from weapons of mass destruction, and helps end terrorism. “Today, we are sending to the President’s desk one of the most critical bills of the 110th Congress – strong, comprehensive le... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar voted in favor of the passage of H.R. 3093, the FY 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill, which includes a $3.6 million funding provision requested by Rep. John Culberson of Houston, and supported by Congressman Cuellar, to help Texas border sheriffs crack down on criminal elements and activities. Rep. Culberson’s provision will make the Texas Border Sheriff’... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar voted in favor of the passage of H.R. 3093, the FY 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill, which includes a $50,000 provision requested by Congressman Cuellar that will help the Wilson County Sheriff’s Department combat drug trafficking. If this provision is included in the final version of the bill, Wilson County will be eligible to receive $50,000 to establi... Read more »
