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Rep. Cuellar Cosponsors Bill to Reduce Child Care Costs, Boost Workforce

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined a bipartisan coalition in support of bringing down the rising cost of child care and easing the burden on working families across South Texas and the nation. "As the cost of living continues to climb, affordable child care has become out of reach for too many parents," said Congressman Cuellar. "No parent should have…

Rep. Cuellar Highlights Historic Improvements to City Transit Service

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar Ph.D. (TX-28) joined City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño, El Metro Transit Director Robert J. Garza, El Metro Transit Assistant General Manager Monica Garcia, and local constituents for a public transportation ride along to highlight the largest fleet expansion in Laredo’s history. Together, they boarded one of…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Groundbreaking of Lomas Del Sur Overpass Project and Infrastructure Upgrades

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), joined TxDOT Commissioner Alejandro “Alex” G. Meade III, Mayor Victor D. Treviño, state officials, and local constituents for the groundbreaking ceremony of the much-anticipated Lomas Del Sur Overpass Project. This transformative infrastructure project will replace the current closed intersection at SL20 and Lomas Del Sur Boulevard…

Rep. Cuellar on Department of Defense Support of South Texas Border Security

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined Laredo Mayor Victor Treviño at Laredo City Hall to provide an update on how the Department of Defense continues to support South Texas border security efforts. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and Homeland Security, Congressman Cuellar has worked to secure resources and oversight for…

Rep. Cuellar Highlights Final Stages of $2.15 Million Federal Street Improvement Project in Rio Bravo

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The $2,150,000 federal investment to upgrade streets and drainage infrastructure in Rio Bravo is entering the final stages of construction and inspection, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced today, with completion set for August. This marks the first time in 36 years that Rio Bravo’s streets have been repaved, bringing long-awaited improvements to families across…

Statement from Rep. Cuellar on U.S. Strikes in Iran

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Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the following statement in response to United States strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities: "Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons is a direct threat to the safety of the United States, our allies, and the stability of the Middle East. The regime has made its intentions clear by developing its nuclear…

Rep. Cuellar Issues Statement on Israeli Defensive Strikes in Iran

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Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the following statement in response to Israel’s defensive strikes against the Iranian regime: “Iran’s accelerating nuclear program, developed in secret and in violation of international agreements, poses a direct threat to our national security and the safety of the entire region. With a long track…

Rep. Cuellar Statement on Bipartisan Push to Protect Job Corps

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 6, 2025 Fernanda Nunez-Cazares, District Press Secretary fernanda.nunez-cazares@mail.house.gov Cell: (619) 209-1834 Matthew Landini, DC Press Secretary matt@mail.house.gov Cell: (216) 952-8227 Rep. Cuellar Statement on Bipartisan Push to Protect Job Corps Strongly Opposes Disruption to Laredo Center WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman…

Rep. Cuellar Applauds Court Decision Halting Job Corps Shutdown

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after a federal judge temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor from moving forward with its plan to suspend operations at contractor-operated Job Corps Centers, including the one located in Laredo: “The federal court’s decision is the right one. The Department of Labor’s plan…

Rep. Cuellar Responds to Laredo Job Corps Pause

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 29, 2025 Fernanda Nunez-Cazares, District Press Secretary fernanda.nunez-cazares@mail.house.gov Cell: (619) 209-1834 Matthew Landini, DC Press Secretary matt@mail.house.gov Cell: (216) 952-8227 Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement…