Laredo, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $92,827 in federal funding for the Gateway Community Health Center’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This funding, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services, will be used to meet evolving needs for Gateway Community Health Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding testing, purchasing supplies and ... Read more »
Laredo, TX – On the 10th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Congressman Henry Cuellar called on the Trump Administration to end its Texas v. U.S. lawsuit, which would strike down the entirety of the ACA as well as pre-existing condition protections for 130 million Americans, including 4,794,000 Texans, amid the coronavirus pandemic. “For a decade, I have stood strong for the health and ... Read more »
Valley Congressmen urge FEMA to aide with hospital equipment shortages by: Daniel Esteve Posted: Mar 23, 2020 / 09:04 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 23, 2020 / 09:04 PM CDT Several South Texas Congressmen have called the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide testing kits, reagents and protective equipment to Texas hospitals in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a release, Congressme... Read more »
Border leaders: International bridges are open for commerce By Steve Taylor - March 21, 2020 1043 LAREDO, Texas – Border leaders have accepted the decision of the U.S. and Mexican governments to suspend travel at international bridges that is deemed non-essential. Mexico is the United States’ top trading partner. It ranked No. 1 in total trade value in 2019 with a total of $614.5 billion. The new... Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar is working to help constituents stranded overseas travel back to the United States. Many countries have closed their borders to slow the Coronavirus, leaving many American tourists stuck abroad. “I am actively working on solutions for my constituents stranded in different countries around the world,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The Coronavirus pandemic bri... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issues the following statement on the passage of the GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans, S. 3503. Due to schools temporarily closing or transitioning to online classes, this legislation helps student veterans by giving the VA authority to continue paying GI Bill payments and monthly housing allowances at existing rates. “Today, partisanshi... Read more »
Laredo, TX – Starting today, homes across the country will receive invitations, to complete the 2020 census either online or over the phone. It is expected that this year’s census will be the largest official population count in the United States. “I urge everyone to take part in the 2020 Census regardless of your status.” said Congressman Cuellar, “Anyone who is a resident in the United States n... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar is to host a town hall meeting to plan Laredo’s response to coronavirus. Representatives from the city’s public entities, including its health department, will meet with officials from the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Texas A&M International University, Laredo Community College, Laredo ISD, United ISD, Laredo Medical Center, Doc... Read more »
By Kern Valley Sun / March 11, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Representative TJ Cox’s Office/House of Representatives On March 5, Representative TJ Cox (CA-21) introduced the Inspiring New STEM Professionals by Investing in Renovation of Education Spaces (INSPIRES) Act. The INSPIRES Act would establish competitive grant programs for schools to build, modernize, renovate, or repair STEM classrooms and labs. T... Read more »
By Jorge A. Vela, LMTonline.com / Laredo Morning Times Published 3:25 pm CST, Saturday, March 7, 2020 Photo: Foto De Cortesía IMAGE 1 Rep. Henry Cuellar and Health Department Director Hector F. Gonzalez are pictured at a press conference Friday speaking about the $8.3 billion coronavirus supplemental bill passed by congress. On the heels of winning the democratic nomination, Rep. Henry Cuellar he... Read more »
