Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the House moved by voice vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the 76-day shutdown: “I welcome this long-overdue, bipartisan step to reopen DHS and make sure our workforce receives the pay they earned. This welcom... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, welcomed the Department of the Air Force’s decision to nam... Read More »
Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-Texas) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas) reintroduced the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) Authorization Act, which would authorize a successful Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that partners with other countries to help identify and stop dangerous criminals and potential terrorists from reaching our borders.... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the administration’s proposed budget, which outlines the president’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and serves as a starting point for Congress as it begins the appropriations process: “The administration’s budget proposal takes direct aim at the programs South Texans count on. “It... Read More »
This week, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) introduced H.R. 7865, the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026, to return money directly to consumers after the Supreme Court ruled the administration’s retaliatory tariffs unconstitutional. “Tariffs function as hidden taxes on families and create uncertainty for businesses,” said Congressman Cuellar. “When companies pay more to impor... Read More »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), co-led the introduction of the Sustaining Rural Healthcare Act alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02). The bipartisan bill expands access to care and provides a financial lifeline for struggling hospitals in rural communities by designating rural hospitals that serve ... Read More »
Today, Reps. Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Greg Casar (TX-35), Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert, and San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem opposing a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility on the East Side of San Antonio and u... Read More »
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose sweeping tariffs exceeded the authority granted under that statute, reaffirming that the Constitution assigns Congress the authority over tariffs and taxation. U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the following statement in response: “In its ruling to... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) purchase and expansion of large-scale detention facilities, including a processing center facility in San Antonio: “I oppose ICE’s plans to purchase and expand large-scale detention facil... Read More »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the National Association of Community Health Centers presented him with the 2026 Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award in recognition of his work to protect and strengthen access to health care across South Texas and the country. Community health centers serve as a lifeline for rural families, seniors, and working parents who depend on... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), highlighted provisions he helped secure in the most recent appropriations package, which was signed into law, that prevent federal health agencies from delaying or canceling grants by cutting the staff needed to administer them: “South Texas depends on federal health and research dollars to keep clinics open, support rural providers, and protec... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and ranking member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after Congress passed the remaining Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills to fund the federal government. The package funds key priorities across national defense, workers, schools, publ... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), issued the following statement after the House advanced FY26 government spending bills that include major investments to strengthen health care in South Texas and nationwide: “This is a clear win for patients, providers, and communities that depend on a strong health care system,” said Congressman Cuellar. “These bills make real investments, st... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill with bipartisan support: “The House passed this bill because it delivers results,” said Congressman Cuellar. “It is not perfect, but it imposes... Read More »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Breaking the Gridlock Act with bipartisan support, which extends Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years: “With health care costs rising, extending Affordable Care Act tax credits is a cost-of-living issue for families across South Texas and our nation,” said C... Read More »
