Congressional Report

Dear Friends,

Please take a moment to read my latest update from Washington and Texas Congressional District 28. You can stay connected by signing up for my weekly email here.
 
The Growing Case for Ending the Crude Oil Export Ban

Discussing Energy Reform with Officials in Mexico

Last week, I met with federal, state and municipal officials in Reynosa, Mexico, to discuss energy reform as well as the possibility of international university student exchange programs for the development of the Eagle Ford Shale within my district in Texas and the Burgos Basin in Mexico.

San Antonio Missions Designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO

 

On June 5, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named the five San Antonio Missions, including the Alamo, as a World Heritage Site.

Last December, I helped passed legislation to expand the boundaries of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

This designation by UNESCO is something all of Texas and the United States should celebrate proudly.

Click here to read more about this designation and comments from the San Antonio Delegation in Congress.

Meeting with Pleasanton Library Staff

On July 2, my outreach coordinator for Atascosa County, Gilbert Lafuente, pictured left rear, met with the Pleasanton Library staff Dorothy Steelman (front), Susanne Ruple (right) and Geanie Hurta (back) to discuss outreach and educational opportunities for the residents of Pleasanton.

Loop 20/Spur 40 Overpass Project

in Laredo

On July 6, my district press secretary, Rafael Benavides, met with state and local officials during a press conference announcing the Loop 20/Spur 400 interchange project near Clark Boulevard in East Central Laredo. Construction for this project will begin this month and will reduce congestion and delays at Spur 400 by constructing an overpass and frontage road bridges that will allow vehicles and pedestrians to continue on more efficiently across the existing railroad tracks. This project will cost approximately $34 million, of which 80 percent are from federal funds.

Constituent Highlight: Edwin Torres

In October 2014, Edwin Torres came to my Laredo District Office seeking assistance with the renewal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which had expired. My office worked with the appropriate federal agencies to help him with this process and, last November, Mr. Torres was granted a renewal for two years.

Intern Spotlight:
Katie Payne - San Antonio District Office

Houston native Katie Payne is an intern in my San Antonio District Office. She is currently studying English at Trinity University. She decided to pursue an internship with my office because she believes that working in government provides experiences that will help her "not only in future work, but in becoming a more educated citizen as well."

Read more about Katie and other interns in my office here.

Find out how to apply for an internship with my office either in the district or in D.C. here.

TX28 Tips
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Grilling Like a PRO

This video by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) explains how to properly grill meats this summer to ensure you don't catch a foodborne illness.

Sincerely,

Henry Cuellar