Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $9,436,120 in federal dollars for the Union Water Supply Corporation (UWSC) to increase drought resiliency in Starr County.
This project was made possible by funding from the Bureau of Land Reclamation’s WaterSMART Drought Response Program.
“I am pleased to announce federal dollars for the Union Water Supply Corporation… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will soon establish a Laredo Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Field Office at the World Trade Bridge (WTB) port of entry, in Laredo, Texas. Rep. Cuellar secured funding for this office through his support of CBP’s port of entry operations including robust staffing for… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), made the following statement after voting to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2024:
“Water is life, that is why today, I voted to pass critical legislation that prioritizes improving water infrastructure across South Texas. I was pleased to have secured language in the Water Resources Development Act for essential projects… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the authorization of a Flood Risk Management Study in Guadalupe County for the Santa Clara Creek Watershed.
Congressman Cuellar secured language authorizing the project in this year’s Water Resources Development Act. This language will authorize a flood risk management feasibility study between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $784,194 in federal grant funding for 100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc. to create a job skills reentry program for at-risk youth.
The Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program Grant, administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) of the Department of Justice (DOJ), will be used for – Project… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the authorization of two projects: Lake Casa Blanca Dredging Project and the Webb County Colonias Water Infrastructure Project.
Congressman Cuellar secured language authorizing the projects in this year’s Water Resources Development Act. The language allows for Lake Casa Blanca to receive federal funding to dredge Lake Casa… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Zapata County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The project was made possible by $1,000,000 in Community Project Funding that Dr. Cuellar secured in the FY22 government funding bill. Zapata County will contribute a $333,384 match, bringing the total project amount to $1,333,384.
“It is important… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) introduced the Hazardous Workplace Accountability Act of 2024.
This legislation directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to require that safety data sheets for hazardous materials be provided in both English and Spanish. This bill will increase access to important safety information for our nation’s… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and Webb County Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Webb County southern fire station. The project was made possible by $4.7 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and will be the first fire station to serve southern Webb County. This fire station will serve… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured $110,000,000 for VIA’s Advanced Rapid Transit North/South Corridor Project in the FY25 House Transportation appropriations bill.
The federal dollars will help create a 10.35-mile bus rapid transit (BRT) line from the San Antonio International Airport through downtown San Antonio to Steves Avenue in the Southside. The Project will… Read more »
