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Rep. Cuellar Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Protect Critical Access Hospitals and Strengthen Rural Hospitals

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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…

Reps. Cuellar, Castro, Casar, Bexar County Judge Sakai, Commissioner Calvert, San Antonio Mayor Jones Press DHS on Proposed ICE Facility

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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…

Congressman Cuellar Commends Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Sweeping Tariffs, Protecting Texans from Higher Costs

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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…

Congressman Cuellar Raises Concerns About ICE Purchase of Detention and Processing Facilities, Presses for Transparency on San Antonio Site

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Receives 2026 Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award from the National Association of Community Health Centers

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Secures Key Protections for Federal Health and Research Funding in South Texas

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Appropriations Bills

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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,…

Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Key Rural Health Care Investments in FY26 Government Spending Bills

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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…

Rep. Cuellar Commends Bipartisan Passage of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill in the House

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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…

Congressman Cuellar Helps Force House Vote to Successfully Pass the “Breaking the Gridlock Act” to Lower Health Care Costs

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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…