NEWS: Congressman Greg Casar Delivers $2 Million Federal Investment to the VFW Post 76

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – On Tuesday, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) joined veterans, community leaders, and elected officials to present the City of San Antonio with a $2 million check to renovate the VFW Post 76.

“VFW Post 76 has been a cornerstone of San Antonio’s community life for over 130 years, especially for the veterans who served our country selflessly,” said Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas). “This $2 million federal investment will restore the historic Petty House and ensure Post 76 can continue serving veterans, supporting families, and strengthening San Antonio for another 130 years. Service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off — and neither should our commitment.”

“As an Air Force and Iraq veteran, I am extremely grateful for Congressman Casar’s leadership in securing funding for this very important landmark,” said San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. “San Antonio has one of the fastest growing veteran populations in the country, so protecting places like VFW Post 76 as a safe space for veterans to socialize, share resources, and inspire the next generation is critical.”

The federal funding was made possible through the Community Project Funding process for the Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills. The City of San Antonio applied for the grant through Casar’s office last year.

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Congressman Greg Casar represents Texas’s 35th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which runs down I-35 from East Austin to Hays County to the West Side of San Antonio. A labor organizer and son of Mexican immigrants, Casar serves as the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus for the 119th Congress. He also serves on the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.