Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $18 Million in Federal Funds for the Laredo International Airport
Written by admin, Apr 14, 2020, 0 Comments
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy,
Funding will be used to keep the doors open and continue major projects during COVID-19
Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $18,506,692 in federal funds for the Laredo International Airport. This funding, awarded through Airport Improvement Program in the CARES Act, will be used to help the Laredo International Airport pay for the incurred costs due to the coronavirus pandemic as well as critical safety and capacity projects to continue regardless of airport’s current financial circumstances.
“Airports across the country have seen an extreme drop in travel, and consequently, revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This critical funding will ensure our airport can continue to pay their employees, maintain and upgrade their facilities, and protect its passengers until we slow the spread of this coronavirus and get our economy moving again. As a senior Appropriator, I am committed to fighting for our transportation and travel industry so we can continue to strengthen our economy and create more jobs. I want to thank Mayor Pete Saenz, City Council members, City Manager Robert Eads, and International Airport Director Jeffrey Miller and the rest of his staff for their dedication to protecting our city’s tourism and transportation industry during these challenging times.”
