Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Congressman Alex X. Mooney (R-WV-2), and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-1) introduced the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act to survey the problems small businesses in rural areas face when attempting to access capital.
“Small businesses, and the entrepreneurs behind… Read more »
Washington, DC – Hoy, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28), el Congresista Alex X. Mooney (R-WV-2) y el Congresista Chris Pappas (D-NH-1) presentaron la Ley de expansión del acceso al capital para creadores de empleos rurales para examinar los problemas a las que se enfrentan las pequeñas empresas de las zonas rurales cuando intentan acceder al capital.
“Las pequeñas empresas y los… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) led an effort to reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, a critical program that helps workers affected by import competition to obtain skills and credentials take on new, well-paying jobs.
More than 2.5 million American workers have participated in TAA since Congress first established the program in 1974.… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill and fund the federal government through the next fiscal year. The final funding package also includes $28,682,064 in Community Project Funding for 15 community projects across the 28th Congressional District of Texas.
“The FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill… Read more »
San Antonio, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,516,143,218 in funding for transportation projects Bexar County. Funds are authorized through the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), which is the state’s 10-year plan to guide the development of transportation work across the… Read more »
Laredo, Texas— Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $750,000 federal earmark he secured to support the renovation and restoration of Laredo’s historic Plaza Theatre. The project will consist of accessibility improvements, roof repairs, restroom code updates, light repairs, and mural restorations. The theater will also be converted into a multi-purpose facility that… Read more »
Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted to pass legislation that will keep the government open through December 16.
This bipartisan legislation is a temporary measure to afford Congress sufficient time to complete the fiscal year 2023 omnibus. The bill provides relief to communities recovering… Read more »
“After reviewing this legislation while speaking with my constituents, local elected officials, and community leaders in the 28th District of Texas, I have decided to vote YES on the Inflation Reduction Act.
The bottom line is simple, this bill is good for hardworking Texans without adding to the national debt.
Specifically, the Inflation Reduction Act:
• Invests approximately… Read more »
Washington, DC—Today, the National Retail Federation recognized U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) as a “Hero of Main Street” for his continued support of the retail industry through legislative action and leadership.
The Hero of Main Street award was created by NRF in 2013, and eligibility is based on key votes, bill sponsorship and advocacy to advance retailers’ priorities.… Read more »
Washington, DC–Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted for H.R. 4346, The CHIPS and Science Act. This legislation makes historic investments to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackle supply chain vulnerabilities, bolster America’s scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthen America’s economic and national security. The legislation will… Read more »
