Laredo, TX – Today, Monday April 27, at 10:30 AM, the Small Business Administration (SBA) resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications from participating lenders.
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding SBA’s resumption of accepting PPP applications.
“Small business owners across my district, the state of Texas,… Read more »
Laredo, TX– Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $39,141,025 in federal funds for the State of Texas to assist in efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. This funding, awarded through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, will be used to pay for additional resources and support efforts to fight COVID-10 in Texas, including enhanced… Read more »
Washington, DC-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding his vote on the interim emergency funding package.
“It is critical we continue to act swiftly as we combat the coronavirus crisis,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This legislation will provide the emergency resources that are desperately needed to protect the lives and livelihoods of the… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that Texas has been approved for the new SNAP online purchasing program, which will allow SNAP recipients to order groceries online from participating retailers and have them delivered directly to their door. This new pilot program will help American families safely purchase food during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It… Read more »
Rep. Cuellar announces pilot program that will allow food stamps to be used online
by SBG San Antonio Staff Reports
Thursday, April 23rd 2020
SAN ANTONIO - Those families that receive SNAP benefits will soon be able to order food online.
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced on Thursday that Texas has been approved for the new SNAP online purchasing program.
The new… Read more »
Laredo, TX- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the introduction of the interim emergency funding package.
“It is critical we continue to act swiftly as our country is facing this health and economic crisis,” said Congressman Cuellar. “During this time of stress and uncertainty, every American needs to know that their government is… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Representatives Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) led a letter to House Leadership, calling for federal funding of the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) in any subsequent COVID package. The full authorized amount of $33 million will provide economic stability and relief to constituents by funding infrastructure projects and creating jobs in… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement, regarding U.S., Mexico, and Canada’s agreement, of an additional 30-day extension of border restrictions for non-essential travelers across their shared borders.
“As a member of the Bipartisan White House Task Force, I support the decision to extend restrictions for non-essential travelers across our… Read more »
LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - The City of Laredo will receive thousands of dollars in federal funds to help combat another virus.
More than $53,000 in federal funding is going towards the city's efforts to fight HIV and Aids during the pandemic.
District 28 Congressman Henry Cuellar says the spread of coronavirus in the US is threatening efforts to combat existing health challenges like HIV… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $307,026,008 in federal funding to the State of Texas to meet needs of students across Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding, awarded through the Department of Education’s Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds (GEER), is authorized under the CARES Act.
“Schools across Texas are facing enormous costs and… Read more »
