Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the full committee markup of the FY25 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) appropriations bill:
“Water is life, and water deliveries from Mexico are essential for South Texas communities to operate and grow. I was pleased… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding South Texas air quality:
“The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has informed my office that smoke from agricultural fires in Mexico and Central America has combined with remnant smoke from earlier fires to create a… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding the inclusion of language withholding funding from Mexico until water deliveries are made as required by the 1944 Water Treaty in the Fiscal Year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs government funding bill:
“Water from… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Senior Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, released the following statement after yesterday’s subcommittee markup of the draft FY25 House Homeland Security funding bill:
“I was pleased to join my colleagues to discuss the critical work that the Department of Homeland Security does for our nation. As a… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding today’s House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies government funding bill.
“We have a sacred… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Senior Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, secured an additional $15 million in the draft FY25 House Homeland Security funding bill to expand Laredo’s Border Patrol Checkpoint 29 on Interstate 35, a frequent point of traffic delays.
Since Rep. Cuellar already secured an initial $15 million in FY24,… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after President Biden approved the City of Laredo’s application for a Presidential permit to expand the World Trade Bridge:
“I am pleased to see the City of Laredo’s application for a Presidential permit has been approved, allowing for the expansion of the World Trade Bridge,” said Dr.… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, fought to secure critical federal funding for servicemembers in the initial 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies government funding bill. The bill was marked up and voted… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Duval County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC was made possible by $2,965,800 in Community Project Funding secured by the Congressman in FY23.
“When disaster strikes, it’s important that our first responders have proper facilities and accommodations to respond effectively.… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $26,740,074 in federal funding for the City of San Antonio and Bexar County to expand affordable housing and community development opportunities to spur economic growth. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
“Today, I am pleased to announce over $26 million in federal grant funding… Read more »
