Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $14,477,723 in federal funding for Starr County school districts for free or reduced meals for students in Starr County for the 2023 to 2024 school year.
“These federal dollars will provide free, quality, and nutritious meals for our students,” said Rep. Cuellar. “These funds have also previously been utilized by school districts for… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced over $28.5 million in federal funding to support Bexar County in regards to irregular migration. These funds were provided from the Fiscal Year 2024 Shelter and Services (SSP) Program, a program Congressman Cuellar started in 2014. The City of San Antonio will receive $8,585,818, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lafayette Tiny Homes Development with the City of Laredo.
This new development was made possible by $1.5 million in federal funding from HUD’s HOME and HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) for the City of Laredo. HOME funds provided $974,210 and HOME ARP provided $528,275.
“Affordable housing is… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $2,233,045 in federal funding for Duval County School districts.
Dr. Cuellar announced $2.2 million in federal reimbursements for free or reduced meals for Duval school district students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. The federal funding comes from USDA’s National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,126,545 in federal funding for Jim Hogg County ISD on Wednesday, August 21st.
Dr. Cuellar announced $1.1 million in federal reimbursements for free or reduced meals for Jim Hogg ISD district students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. The federal funding comes from USDA’s National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated a ribbon cutting at a new home with NeighborWorks Laredo. $50,000 in federal funds was utilized to help fund this project through the Housing and Urban Development HOME Grant Program.
“I am pleased to continue my work with NeighborWorks Laredo in providing Laredoans with affordable housing,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,921,611 in Federal Grant Funding for Laredo International Airport. These funds were provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Infrastructure Grant Program.
“Laredo International Airport is an extremely important transit option for passengers and cargo alike,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House… Read more »
Today, Congressman Cuellar announced lower costs for the country’s most expensive prescription drugs under Medicare.
“I voted to pass the IRA, which has lowered healthcare and prescription drug costs for Americans. It not only capped the monthly cost of insulin for seniors on Medicare at $35 but also limited out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured $2,509,264 in federal funding for Rio Grande City’s public safety infrastructure and operations with local officials.
“I’m excited to see the great things the city has done with this funding,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “The Community Project Funding has been instrumental in upgrading… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced a $20 million authorization for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply in Zapata County, as well as the authorization of the Falcon Lake Dredging Project.
“Water is life,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “It’s vital that our water infrastructure benefits all South… Read more »
