In response to President Trump’s remarks at the joint session of Congress, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said,
“I live on the border. I'm raising my family there. The President’s statements show he does not understand it.
Despite rumors and exaggerations, our border communities are safe and thriving. Just ask business leaders. Merchants drive more than two million commercial trucks… Read more »
In response to President Trump’s remarks at the joint session of Congress, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said,
“We do need to enforce our laws, and criminals should be deported. However, undocumented immigrants are not a major threat to our nation. The number of undocumented people in the U.S. has fallen in the last decade, and they are no more likely to commit crimes here than people… Read more »
In response to President Trump’s remarks at the joint session of Congress, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said,
“Health care must be affordable and accessible to all Americans. The Affordable Care Act has gotten us a long way toward that goal, and the
disasters predicted by its opponents never materialized. My colleagues and I need to focus on fixing its problems, not stripping health… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) will host eighth-grade student Rylan Wagner, 13, from Lytle Junior High School in Lytle, Texas, to see President Donald J. Trump’s first State of the Union Address during a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, February 28 at 8 p.m. CST at the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Rylan competed in a school-wide essay contest at Lytle… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) hosted the 2017 STEM Alliance for middle and high school students in Laredo and Zapata on February 20, 23 & 24 at TAMIU. The annual event is designed to encourage local students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields; as Hispanics and women are… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) responded to news reports that the President’s hiring freeze has led to cuts in daycare programs on military installations:
“As a member of the Appropriations subcommittee on Defense, I am watching closely for the impacts of the President’s government hiring freeze on our military readiness. I am concerned by recent announcements that some… Read more »
"Our military families are examples of resilience and sacrifice for all of us to follow. Out of respect for their service, and to preserve military readiness, until recently we protected them regardless of immigration status through the Parole in Place program, by giving them a chance to apply for a green card while living in the United States. It's common decency and common sense: how… Read more »
Congressman Cuellar responded to reports of an internal Department of Homeland Security memo exploring the possibility of using National Guard troops as a domestic deportation force:
“If accurate, this draft proposal by Secretary Kelly, as reported by the Associated Press, is unacceptable.
First, this is part of an alarming pattern from President Trump and his Cabinet, of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) called on his colleagues to investigate ties between the Russian government and the Trump administration:
“Congress has a duty to defend our national security, and to hold the Executive Branch accountable. My colleagues must open an immediate investigation into the Trump administration’s relationships to Russia and the Kremlin, before and after… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today provided an update on the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge 1 renovation project in Laredo:
“I recently spoke with GSA about the ongoing construction and renovation of the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge 1 in Laredo. The public should know the project is going smoothly, but GSA encountered some structural issues from the… Read more »
