Congressman Henry Cuellar praised the Department of Homeland Security’s and Department of Defense partnership for a new border security strategy that shifts National Guard troops stationed along the Southwest border’s mission to aerial surveillance support for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.   “Since 2006, the National Guard’s presence along the U.S.-Mexico border has been a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar expressed support for the Senate amendment to H.R. 3630, the Middle Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011, a measure that would have prevented tax hikes for 160 million American families on Jan. 01, 2012, and extended unemployment benefits for 2.3 million of Americans.   “I am dismayed that House Republicans refused to bring up bipartisan… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for the Fiscal Year 2012 Omnibus Bill, which prevents a potential government shutdown and provides funding for critical domestic programs. The bill passed by a vote of 296 to 121.   “While I am relieved that Congress reached a deal to avert a government shut down and fund programs that are critical for the American people, I am also… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) released this statement after President Obama’s address to U.S. troops at Ft. Bragg today: “Our troops have sacrificed greatly to protect the American and the Iraqi peoples’ freedoms.  Today we mark our next relationship with a new Iraq, governed with the freedoms we hold so dearly.  When President Bush began this engagement in 2002, we… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar highlights the United States Postal Service’s announcement yesterday to delay closing or consolidating any Post Office or mailing facility until May 1, 2012.   Earlier this year, approximately 3,700 post offices were targeted for closures this year by the USPS due to financial struggles, including mail volume declining and changing customer habits. The… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar held a grants videoconference on arts and humanities in the 28th District of Texas to provide invaluable information on resources available for schools, libraries and local organizations. The meeting connected federal agencies in Washington D.C. with universities, school districts, higher education institutions, libraries and local museums. The meetings were… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar today lauded the unveiling of new Spanish-language Public Service Announcements for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “If You See Something, Say Something” public awareness campaign.   Starting today, Spanish-language PSAs that inform viewers about how to notify authorities regarding potential threats will run in radio stations and televisions… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar has pledged to stand up for America’s middle- class families and small businesses by supporting the extension of payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits. The payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits are set to expire on December 31st, 2011. “Now is the time to step it up for middle-class Americans and help those without a job stay afloat,” said… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the passage of H.R. 527, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act and H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011, which would reduce and streamline the process for government regulations to accelerate the economy by allowing job growth opportunities.   The House of Representatives passed H.R. 527 by a vote of 262 to… Read more »

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar praised the addition of a new preventive service to Medicare’s preventive services that are available for recipients under the Affordable Care Act.   “Preventive health services are an excellent way to help keep our Medicare beneficiaries in good health and help keep their medical expenses low by reducing their doctor’s office visits,” said… Read more »