Today, Congressman Cuellar joined the majority in passing The State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. Cuellar was instrumental in including language in the bill to fight the illegal trafficking of drugs, arms, cash and people along the Texas-Mexico border. He was also successful in increasing funding for levee projects through the International Boundary and Water Commission, United Stat... Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Homeland Security Appropriations bill that authorizes funds for the programs that fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rep. Cuellar worked with his colleagues to make sure that vital provisions were included in the bill that provide for local input into plans for border fence and infrastructure projects, flex... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a grant will be awarded to the Zapata 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 Zapata County Independent School District (ZCISD) with a ceremonial check for $89,052.16 ... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar voted for the passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (VA) Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2008. Congressman Cuellar successfully collaborated with the Appropriations Committee to add a provision in the report language of the bill to address the issue of increasing veterans’ access to healthcare across South Texas. On March 13, 2007, Cuellar sent a ... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) has been selected to receive a $198,604 grant. The grant from the Department of Education will be used for school-based student drug-testing programs. An official check presentation will take place in early August. “I congratulate Superintendent Oscar Rodriguez and Mission CISD educators on the re... Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Homeland Security Appropriations bill that authorizes funds for the programs that fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rep. Cuellar worked with his colleagues to make sure that vital provisions were included in the bill that provide for local input into plans for border fence and infrastructure projects, flexi... Read more »
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 passing this effectiv... 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 of a passport ... 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 always pleased when t... 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. The infrastructu... Read more »
