WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) met with five members of the Congress of the Republic of Peru to discuss strengthening the country’s democracy, combatting narcotics trafficking, maintaining economic growth, and improving its health and agriculture sectors. U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) meets… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Ayer, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) se reunió con cinco miembros del Congreso de la República del Perú para discutir el fortalecimiento de la democracia del país, y maneras de combatir el narcotráfico, mantener el crecimiento económico y mejorar sus sectores de salud y agricultura. El Congresista de los… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped secure $1.4 billion, a $52 million increase from fiscal year 2018, in the U.S. House of Representative’s fiscal year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies bill for the Impact Aid program, which supports education for children of military personnel, including children living on tribal lands and military bases… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the nomination by President Donald Trump of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the United States Supreme Court: “Justice Kennedy was an outstanding man, and I have great respect for his career and years of service to this country. As a representative of the highest court in the… Read more »

 WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement following  the authorization of disaster funding from President Trump and FEMA for Cameron and Hidalgo counties. “I am very pleased with the authorization of FEMA disaster funding for Hidalgo and Cameron counties. Residents and business owners have suffered catastrophic property damage and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the Mexican Presidency election results: “Congratulations to Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on winning the election and becoming the next President of Mexico. Mexico is one of our most important allies and we value our relationship. I look forward to working with the new Mexican Administration on issues that… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released an update on the current immigration issue at the U.S.-Mexico border. This document includes Congressman Cuellar’s appropriations language on detention centers from fiscal year 2015 through 2019. It also provides the latest numbers on border crossings, locations of detention centers, and the most recent results of the Office of Inspector… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding federal reimbursements to border communities who have provided humanitarian assistance during the surge of immigrants which began in 2014: “I’m glad to see our communities and nonprofits finally receive reimbursement for providing humanitarian aid,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I fought hard in Congress to… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped secure $595 million to address the root cause of migration to the U.S.-Mexico border in the fiscal year 2019 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations bill. He also included language directing the Department of State to expedite foreign assistance to Central America—particularly the countries of El Salvador, Guatemala and… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement thanking First Lady Melania Trump for visiting children detention centers at the border: “I thank First Lady Melania Trump for visiting McAllen today to see first-hand children in detention centers. Yesterday, I sent a letter to President Trump, urging the President and First Lady to visit and keep families together at… Read more »