Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Charlotte Independent School District was awarded $188, 289.01 from the Universal Service Administrative Company, a program administered by the Federal Communications Commission.
The money will provide financial support for telecommunications services in schools across the United States. Charlotte ISD will use the funds to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Cotulla Independent School District was awarded $507,975 from the Universal Service Administrative Company, a program administered by the Federal Communications Commission.
The money will provide financial support for telecommunications services in schools across the United States. Cotulla ISD will use the funds to update… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Poteet Independent School District was awarded $238,078.46 from the Universal Service Administrative Company, a program administered by the Federal Communications Commission.
The money will provide financial support for telecommunications services in schools across the United States. Poteet ISD will use the funds to update… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $414,000 for the City of McAllen Fire Department. These funds are made available through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program of the Department of Homeland Security.
“This program is a great example of federal dollars being used to assist local communities,” said Congressman Cuellar. “As our representative in… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar was selected to serve as a member of the United States House of Representatives Small Business Committee.
“I look forward to working with my new colleagues in the Small Business Committee,” noted Congressman Cuellar. “The Small Business Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring that our nation’s economy continues to grow and prosper. Small businesses… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) joined his colleagues in Washington, DC as they took their oath to become members of the 110th Congress. Congressman Cuellar begins his second term representing the 28th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Guadalupe, Wilson, Frio, Atascosa, La Salle, McMullen, Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Starr, and parts of Bexar and Hidalgo… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar was selected to serve as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness & Response. The Subcommittee’s jurisdiction includes: interoperability and other emergency communications; first responders; the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); state and local preparedness and response; private sector… Read more »
Today, Congress passed HR 5, the College Student Relief Act, which was co-sponsored by Congressman Henry Cuellar. This bill will help make higher education accessible and affordable by cutting the interest rates in half on certain subsidized student loans over the next five years. Interest rates on subsidized student loans for undergraduates would be cut from the current 6.8 percent to… Read more »
As the 109th Congress comes to an end, I can’t help but think of the progress we have made during these past two years. I have supported legislation and introduced amendments that are beneficial to all. We have been able to assist many communities, including schools, police departments, and the agricultural sector. I have also shown my commitment to our veterans, seniors, and students by… Read more »
As the holiday season approaches, I think about what a joyous time of year it is. As a husband and father, I am reminded of the great memories I have with my family and friends, and the love and sense of communion that holds us together. But let us not forget what makes this time such a special one: giving thanks.
One of the most important actions we must partake in is the one of… Read more »
