Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,823,862 to the Texas Department of Public Safety
Written by admin, Aug 25, 2020, 0 Comments
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy,
Funding is to reimburse the State for actions taken in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,823,862.67 in federal reimbursement funds to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). These funds, reimbursed through FEMA at a 75 percent cost share, are for DPS efforts in providing the State’s Emergency Operations Center with financial assistance to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic during January 20, 2020 to July 24, 2020.
“Texas has been and is still a hot-spot for COVID-19 cases,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Not only has coronavirus affected nearly every Texas community, but it has also created financial strains on state and local governments. In order to effectively save lives, we need to be able to address this pandemic at all costs. This reimbursement from FEMA is a critical step in providing relief for the State and ensuring that we continue to have the means to combat this virus.”
“As a senior member on the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to ensure that federal agencies and resources are adequately funded and continue to aid communities across the nation.”
