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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,395,325 in federal funds for housing initiatives in Laredo. These funds, awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s two grant programs, will support access to safe and affordable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Many people in our community are struggling to keep up with the cost of housing during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This funding will help improve housing opportunities and assist with homelessness prevention in our community. As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to ensure that America’s most vulnerable receive the funding and support they need during this crisis. I want to thank Mayor Pete Saenz, City Council members, and the rest of the city for their dedication to combat homelessness and providing residents with the opportunities to live a successful life.”

As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Cuellar helped secure $5 billion for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $4 billion for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Specially, Laredo received $2,264,939 through the CDBG program and $1,130,386 through the ESG program.

The CDBG program helps support home ownership, housing rehabilitation, public improvements, and economic development projects in communities throughout the country.

The ESG program provides street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and related services to persons experiencing homelessness or in danger of becoming homeless throughout the state.

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