Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a grant will be awarded to the Zapata County Independent School District (Zapata CISD) through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.” The Zapata CISD will receive $142,577.51 for internet access. “E-rate provides our schools and libraries with invaluable assistance to obtain vital services for ou... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a grant will be awarded to the Lytle Public Library through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.” The Lytle Public Library will receive $1,085.18 for telecommunications services. “E-rate provides our schools and libraries with invaluable assistance to obtain vital services for our students. Prov... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar voted in favor of the House passage of H.R. 3043, the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill, which makes key investments to strengthen America’s families – from education to health care to job training. “Providing a good and solid education to our students, making health care accessible to my constituents, and having a qualified and trained ... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar voted in favor of the House passage of H.R. 3043, the 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill, which includes a Cuellar provision for a mobile health center for Mercy Ministries of Laredo. “The Texas-Mexico border historically has been underserved with medical professionals, and this new unit will help alleviate that problem,” said Congre... Read more »
Rep. Henry Cuellar announced today that, through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Texas will be eligible to receive $65,069,247 of the $968,385,000 that have been awarded to help state and local first responders improve public safety communications and coordination during a natural disaster or homeland security threat. “This is great... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced the House passage of H.R. 2641, the 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, which calls for the promotion of energy independence and the reduction of global warming. With the passage of the bill, the House is taking action to lessen the dependence on foreign oil and cut greenhouse emissions. The bill invests $3 billion - $1 billion more than President Bush’s... Read more »
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 undertake other tech... 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 believing in ... 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 communities i... 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 boost college ... Read more »
