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Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $9,988,345 in federal funding for public transportation systems in Laredo. These funds awarded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will be used to cover costs necessary to operate, maintain, and manage a public transit system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There are many Americans who depend on public transit as their primary means for transportation,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This funding will allow the public transportation systems in Laredo to continue covering expenses for operation, as well as personnel. Our community is struggling with all sorts of challenges from COVID-19 and we must do all we can to assist local and state entities in this time of crisis. As a senior member on the Appropriations Committee, I will work to ensure that our public transit systems are not overlooked, and that federal money continues to reach our district.”

As a senior member on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Cuellar helped secure $25 billion in funding for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

The FTA is using these funds to help support urban and rural areas with capital, operating, and other expenses to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Funding will be provided at a 100 percent federal share, with no local match required.

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