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Rep. Cuellar Delivers Keynote Address, Receives Award at the San Antonio Central Labor Council’s Labor Day Breakfast

By Laredo Times Report | Sep 13, 2023

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) delivered a keynote address and received the 2023 Retiree Hero award at the San Antonio Central Labor Council’s Labor Day Breakfast. The annual event celebrates the labor movement and San Antonio working families.

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Rep. Cuellar Announces $200,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security in McMullen County

By Laredo Times Report | Sep 5, 2023

The funds will be used to pay overtime and purchase new equipment and technology for the McMullen County Sheriff’s Office

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Cruz mocks opponent's sparse crowd turnout: 'Six people showed up in San Antonio'

By Laredo Times Report | Aug 24, 2023

In the run-up to the 2024 Senate race in Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican, took a swipe at his Democratic opponent, Rep. Colin Allred, highlighting the meager attendance at a recent campaign event, Fox News reported. Allred asserted that enthusiastic crowds in Bexar County, the state's fourth-most populous county, are eagerly prepared to rally behind his candidacy.

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Rep. Cuellar Announces $963,000 in Congressionally Directed Funding for Texas A&M International University’s STEM Connector Project with Laredo College

By Laredo Times Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 15, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $963,000 in Congressionally directed funding for Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) STEM Connector Project with Laredo College. The funds will be used to create a graduate certificate in Systems Engineering at TAMIU, develop a coordinated engineering curriculum at TAMIU and Laredo College, purchase high-performing computers and other computer lab hardware, and hire engineering lab staff.

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Rep. Cuellar Announces $500,000 in Congressionally Directed Funding for the McMullen County Fairgrounds

By Laredo Times Report | Aug 14, 2023

On August 11, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $500,000 in Congressionally directed funding for the McMullen County fairgrounds. The funds will be used to renovate the fairgrounds with improved lighting for parking and arena areas, an upgraded livestock show animal barn, and a new pavilion.

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Rep. Cuellar Hosts Webinar on Energy Funding and Consumer Tax Incentives

By Laredo Times Report | Jul 31, 2023

On July 26, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosted a webinar to discuss energy funding and consumer tax incentives with the U.S. Department of Energy. Assistant Director of Technical Assistance and Partnerships Michael Forrester and Policy Analyst John Agan discussed a wide range of funding opportunities for South Texas residents. The webinar focused on funding opportunities made possible by last year’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which is the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history. The IRA includes tax provisions to save families money on energy bills and funding to improve electric services in rural areas.

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Rep. Cuellar Joins the Greenlights Grant Initiative Congressional Advisory Board

By Laredo Times Report | Jul 25, 2023

The Greenlights Grant Initiative is a project of Matthew McConaughey’s just keep livin Foundation

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Rep. Cuellar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvements

By Laredo Times Report | Jul 16, 2023

On July 11, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ-4) introduced the Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act of 2023. This legislation creates a grant program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for public water system infrastructure improvements.

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Rep. Cuellar Secures Permitting Reform Language for World Trade Bridge Expansion

By Laredo Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

Cuellar recently spoke with the White House’s National Security Council and Council on Environmental Quality to expedite approval of the WTB expansion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email

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Rep. Cuellar Secures Support for Security Cooperation with Mexico in FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill

By Laredo Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

The legislation will help counter drug smuggling and cartel-related activities

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Rep. Cuellar Secures Language Strengthening Migrant Facility Video Monitoring and Consolidating Migrant Medical Care in FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

By Laredo Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

These requirements will help meet the humanitarian needs of migrants at the United States’ southern border

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Rep. Cuellar Hosts Union Roundtable with South Texas Labor Leaders

By Laredo Times Report | Jul 2, 2023

Attendees included the Texas and San Antonio AFL-CIO, CWA, IBEW, UBC, LIUNA, AFT, IAFF, and NALC

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Rep. Cuellar Secures Permitting Reform Language for World Trade Bridge Expansion

By Laredo Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

Cuellar recently spoke with the White House’s National Security Council and Council on Environmental Quality to expedite approval of the WTB expansion

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Rep. Cuellar Leads Colleagues in Letter Supporting South Texas Letter Carriers

By Laredo Times Report | Jun 25, 2023

The bipartisan letter urges USPS to prioritize delivery of new mail trucks to South Texas

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Reps. Cuellar, Gonzales, Escobar, Gonzalez, and Vasquez Introduce the Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Trust Fund Act

By Laredo Times Report | May 26, 2023

On May 22, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34), and Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-2) introduced the Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Trust Fund Act.

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Cuellar Announces Over $14 Million to Help Secure Local Communities

By Laredo Times Report | May 11, 2023

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo will now receive a total of $11,213,649 and the Laredo Fire Department $2,974,658

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Cuellar Announces Over $48 Million to Help Secure Local Communities

By Laredo Times Report | May 10, 2023

Catholic Charities of San Antonio will now receive a total of $39,775,490, United Way San Antonio $1,584,931, and the City of San Antonio $6,746,909

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Reps. Cuellar, Meng, Fitzpatrick, and Molinaro Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Skills Training for Caregivers of Children with Autism

By Laredo Times Report | May 5, 2023

Lawmakers introduce bill to mark World Autism Month

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Reps. Cuellar and Baird Lead Bipartisan Effort to Prioritize Rural Broadband Access

By Laredo Times Report | May 4, 2023

On April 25, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and U.S. Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) introduced a resolution emphasizing the need to invest in broadband expansion.

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Rep. Cuellar Leads Entire Texas Congressional Delegation in Introducing Legislation to Rename Laredo Post Office After Local, Fallen Military Heroes

By Laredo Times Report | Apr 26, 2023

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced H.R. 2754, a bill to rename the Del Mar Post Office in Laredo after local, fallen military heroes: Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez, and Sergeant Roberto Arizola, Jr. The entire Texas Congressional Delegation joined in co-sponsoring the bill.