Zapata, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,000,000 for the construction of a new Zapata County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The funds will be used to provide Zapata County’s first responders, fire department, and emergency services with a new state-of-the-art, centralized facility. The EOC will allow all county department heads to come together… Read more »
Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $450,000,000 for the ReConnect Program and $60,000,000 for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants. These funds add to the $2,000,000,000 included the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the ReConnect program. Together, these… Read more »
Washington, DC—House Appropriations member, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28),voted for the passage of H.R. 2471, the legislation consisting of all 12 fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills and supplemental funding to support Ukraine.
“The legislation passed will provide vital funding for projects in South Texas that improve the standard of living for our neighbors, create… Read more »
Washington, DC—El miembro de Asignaciones de la Cámara, el Congresista de Estados Unidos Henry Cuellar (TX-28), voto a favor de la aprobación de HR 2471, la legislación que consiste en los 12 proyectos de ley de asignaciones del año fiscal 2022 y fondos complementarios para apoyar a Ucrania.
“La legislación aprobada proporcionará fondos vitales para proyectos en el sur de Texas que… Read more »
Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following information for the restoration of Laredo’s water supply.
“The attached links provide opportunities for our city to apply for federal funding. I am committed to helping the City of Laredo restore the water supply to allow our community access to clean drinking water,” said… Read more »
When local help-wanted ads go unfilled, the federal H-2B visa program provides access to temporary seasonal labor for small and seasonal businesses. The effects are broad—the visa program benefits workers, consumers and local economies. As the editorial board correctly highlights, however, the program is plagued by chronic oversubscription, which causes perennial worker shortages.… Read more »
San Antonio, TX –Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $75,042,000 for the initiation, completion, and closeout of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project. The project aims to develop concepts for restoration of the Alazán, Apache, Martínez and San Pedro Creeks, maintain or enhance the current flood control components of these creeks, improve water… Read more »
San Antonio, TX – Hoy, el Congresista de Estados Unidos Henry Cuellar (TX-28) anunció $75,042,000 para el inicio, la finalización, y el cierre del Proyecto de Restauración del Ecosistema de Westside Creeks. El proyecto tiene como objetivo desarrollar conceptos para la restauración de los arroyos Alazán, Apache, Martínez y San Pedro, mantener o mejorar los componentes actuales de control… Read more »
Mission, Texas— Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary of Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced $45,450 in federal funding for the production of mushroom tinctures by One Up Mushroom Products. The funds will be utilized as working capital to increase the production of two different types of mushroom… Read more »
Zapata, TX—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $10 million in federal funding for broadband connectivity in Zapata County. The funding will support broadband access to more than 5,000 households, 20 farms, 15 businesses, 15 educational facilities and 10 community centers.
“High-speed broadband is critical for a community’s growth and prosperity, yet many of our neighbors are… Read more »
