Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced several key additions to legislation authorizing the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2008. Congressman Cuellar’s additions will ensure the creation of a Border Communities Liaison Officer in the Department of Homeland Security’s Policy Office, mandate an assessment to significantly reduce wait times at the border and give priority to on-si... Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 1401, including the two provisions introduced by Congressman Henry Cuellar. H. R. 1401, The Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, is a bill to improve railroad, public transportation, and over-the-road bus security. The additions introduced by Congressman Cuellar will make tremendous strides in enhancing the security of transportation systems at our inte... Read more »

This afternoon, the North American Development Bank and Border Environment Cooperation Commission Board of Directors certified that $19 million will be awarded to improve wastewater collection in the City of Pharr. The funds were received from the Bank’s Border Environment Infrastructure Fund (BEIF), which provides grants to make water and wastewater projects in the border region affordable to res... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the planned Anzalduas Bridge has received $7,478,000 from the General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA was able to secure the final portion of the $25,200,000 needed to complete funding for the Border Inspection Facilities at the Anzalduas Bridge. “Our border cities have seen a significant increase of international crossings and business betwee... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that ACCION Texas has been awarded $720,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). ACCION is a statewide non-profit organization aimed at helping small businesses that have difficulty getting loans from banks. “These funds will help potential Laredo and Webb County business owners obtain the resources needed to start their businesses,” said C... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, along with Congressman Ric Keller (FL-08), introduced the One-Stop Student Financial Aid Information Act of 2007. The bill aims to ensure that students with an interest in postsecondary education have the best access to information about different forms of financial aid offered by the federal government. “I believe that students should be aware of the opportunitie... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) approved a project to build a new post office in the City of Floresville. “I am glad to see this project moving forward,” said Congressman Cuellar. “After many meetings and communication with the people of Floresville, a new Post Office will serve this city in the near future.” Mayor Daniel Tejada said, “The City is th... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar introduced the Teachers of English Language Learners (TELL) Act. The act helps teachers become certified in Teaching English as a Second Language by providing tax deductions for eligible expenses. The TELL act also aims to recruit highly qualified teachers to eligible high-need schools with significant English Language Learners (ELL) rates by providing tax credits... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Laredo Fire Department will receive a $1,552,500 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funds are allocated from the Department’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. “As Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness & Response, I’m delighted to the see fe... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley has been awarded $247,500 from Housing and Urban Development. The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is the fourth largest in Texas, and includes Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties. The grant is approved as an Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Special Project, a program under HUD. “This grant will... Read more »