WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar says the State of Texas is hoarding COVID-19 related monies received from the federal government that should be going to local communities and school districts.
On a conference call with reporters last Thursday, Cuellar said it is hard to know how much money has been kept back because he is still waiting for more information from Gov. Greg… Read more »
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secures significant victories for South Texas and other communities across America in H.R. 7608, the first “minibus” of fiscal year 2021 Appropriations bills, which passed the House today.
“During these unprecedented times, it is critical that we create a spending package that expands opportunities for every person in this country,”… Read more »
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A coalition of federal lawmakers from the Texas border are calling on congressional leaders to give special consideration to border regions in upcoming COVID-19 response and relief measures currently being debated in Congress.
In a letter sent earlier this week to the leaders of the House and Senate, four border lawmakers urged the leaders of the House… Read more »
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — On the verge of being terminated as recently as May, a decades-old program that leases grazing land to South Texas ranchers along the Rio Grande could now get an additional $500,000 boost from Congress.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas (Courtesy Photo)
The House Appropriations Committee earlier this month voted to add the funds, which would help… Read more »
Pleasanton, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $63,523.42 in federal funds to Poteet and Pleasanton in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first responders.
“We must all work… Read more »
San Antonio, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,688,293 in federal funds to assist San Antonio in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first responders.
“We must all work… Read more »
Rio Grande City, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $90,600 in federal funds to assist Rio Grande City in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first responders.
“We must all work… Read more »
Mission, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $210,752.37 in federal funds to assist La Joya, Palmview, Penitas, and Mission in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first… Read more »
La Vernia, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $21,662 in federal funds to assist La Vernia in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, will be used for overtime, protective equipment and supplies for our first responders.
“We must all work together to… Read more »
SAN ANTONIO - Rep. Henry Cuellar announced Monday more than $2.6 million in federal COVID-19 emergency funding for local first responders.
According to a press release, Congressmen Cuellar said a total of $2,688,293 in federal funds will be awarded to assist San Antonio in efforts to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We must all work together to protect our… Read more »
