Washington, Feb. 9 -- Congressman Henry Cuellar issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), highlighted provisions he helped secure in the most recent appropriations package, which was signed into law, that prevent federal health agencies from delaying or canceling grants by cutting the staff needed to administer them:
"South Texas depends on federal health and research dollars to keep clinics open, support rural providers, and protect public health. I worked to stop disruptions that would have hit Laredo and communities across our region.
"This bill includes enforceable guardrails to make sure agencies cannot undermine grants by cutting the personnel needed to process and manage them. That...