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… Read more »

Today, United States Congressman Henry Cuellar praised the decision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to selecting a site in San Antonio as one of the five nationwide finalists for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). The Texas Research Park in northwest San Antonio is a possible site to host the 520,000-acre facility and Congressman Cuellar has been strongly… Read more »

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lady Bird Johnson today. She was a great Texan, but above all, she was an exceptional First Lady, wife and mother,” said U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28. "Her tireless work for the beautification of America and her dedication to the founding of the Headstart Program will forever be her legacy. Her death is a great loss to Texas and… Read more »

Today, United States Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that Webb and Starr Counties have been added to the Federal Disaster Declaration as a result of the severe thunderstorms that swept through the areas last month.  Individuals affected by the ravaging waters are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance though the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). … Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the College Cost Reduction Act that included an important amendment offered by Rep. Henry Cuellar.  The Cuellar Amendment requires the careful consideration of the potential consequences of alterations to the Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFELP). The FFELP provides more than $50 billion in low-cost loans every year,… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the La Joya Independent School District (ISD) has been selected to receive funding to support professional development for U.S. history teachers.  The grant of $1 million was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education through the Teaching American History Grants Program.  An official check presentation will occur in early August. The… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the Zapata County has been awarded a Colonia-Construction grant in the amount of $500,000 for first-time sewer services.  The grant was made available through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBGP) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of this grant is to support community development projects… Read more »

As a result of the efforts by Congressman Henry Cuellar, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has agreed to make improvements to increase veterans’ access to local healthcare options in South Texas.  These improvements and added services include:    Enhanced Local Services • Audiology/Hearing Aids• Dental Services• Optometry… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the veterans of South Texas will have increased local access to quality healthcare services.  As a result of Cuellar’s collaboration with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), local veterans’ organizations and his colleagues in Washington, D.C., the VA will be offering new healthcare options to the veterans of South Texas. “As I met with… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a grant will be awarded to the Lytle Independent School District through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  The Lytle Independent School District (ISD) will receive $90,933.70 that will be used for internet access and telecommunications. “E-rate provides our school and… Read more »