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 record of supporting... Read More »
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 Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-2... Read More »
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 to shut do... Read More »
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 of a phased “pause” in operations ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), voted against the partisan budget bill, expressing concern that the legislation would raise costs for working families and make deep cuts to essential programs – including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which includes school meals, and health coverage for millions of Americans. “I voted against this bill because I be... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – In a major milestone for online safety and the protection of minors, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), today celebrated the signing of the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, landmark legislation to crack down on non-consensual and sexually exploitative imagery, including dangerous AI-generated deepfakes. “Let me be clear: no child, from Texas or anywhere in the world, should f... Read More »
Laredo, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced over $116 million in preliminary federal education funding for public schools across South Texas. The projected investments, part of the latest round of federal support for local school districts, will help ensure students in low-income communities have the tools and resources they need to succeed. “These are your tax dollars ... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), commended the House passage of three bipartisan bills to support law enforcement officers and their families. The bills include the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act, which Rep. Cuellar co-led with Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), as well as the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act and the Improving Law... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced that the House has passed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, landmark legislation that strengthens protections for victims of non-consensual, sexually exploitative imagery – including AI-generated deepfakes – by criminalizing the publication of such content and requiring online platforms to remove it within 48 hours of notic... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced that the Social Security Administration is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to people whose benefits have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act, which Congressman Cu... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34), and Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-2) introduced the Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Trust Fund Act. This legislation will establish a trust fund that will be used to (1) construct new ports of entry, (2) ex... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced that he will be returning to the powerful House Appropriations Committee for the 119th Congress. The House Appropriations Committee is responsible for funding federal departments and agencies and is critical to various programs that support Americans across the nation. Furthermore, he looks forward to serving as a senior member on... Read More »
As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment and reflect on everything that we’ve accomplished as a community. You can find the full report on our wins from 2024 below. Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the Social Security Fairness Act has been signed into law, legislation that he supported as a co-sponsor, helped pass, and supported as a co-signer of a discharge petition to force a floor vote. This bill removes provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, postal ... Read More »
LAREDO, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $20 million in federal funding for water infrastructure in Laredo as well as other funding priorities secured in the recent government funding bill. He also announced the passage of legislation that he helped champion that restores full social security benefits for our public servants. “We successfully secured integral funding ... Read More »
