Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on his vote in favor of the Fiscal Year 2015 omnibus appropriations bill.  The measure passed the House by a vote of 219-206.  “Yesterday’s agreement averts the risk of a government shutdown by providing funding for government operations in 2015.  While I oppose the use of a continuing resolution to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) voted in favor of a tax package that restores more than four dozen tax cuts and prevents a burdensome tax increase on the business community and millions of American families.  The tax package includes an extension of research and development tax incentives, small business expensing, and tuition tax credits, among others.  “As our… Read more »

Today, the House passed legislation that directs the Department of Defense to continue to focus on combating illicit networking routes in Mexico, Central America, and the rest of the Western Hemisphere.  This language was included at the request of Congressman Cuellar in the National Defense Authorization Act.  “The threat posed by transnational criminal organizations is so… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today announced that the Department of Homeland Security is offering spring internships through its 2015 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative for current two- and four-year college students. “This is a great opportunity for college students in Texas to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a top government agency,” said… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today announced that he has been honored with the Hubert H. Humphrey Award for Notable Public Service from the American Political Science Association.  The Humphrey award is given annually for notable accomplishments in public service.  Past recipients include former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, former Director of the CIA, General… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today released a compilation of the latest statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigations that show a lower murder rate in cities along the Texas-Mexico border than in other major cities across the nation and the State of Texas.  The FBI crime rates also show that the number of robberies, assaults, and rapes are significantly lower in border… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced today that this year’s open enrollment period for health insurance will begin this Saturday, November 15th.  Residents of Webb County who do not have health insurance can sign up between November 15th and February 15th.  Those residents seeking health coverage starting in 2015 must enroll in a plan by December… Read more »

On Saturday, November 15th, the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will host a healthcare information and enrollment event at Mission Speer Memorial Library on 801 E 12th Street from 9am-3pm.  The event will feature free face-to-face assistance with the healthcare application from navigators in English and Spanish.  Attendees must bring proof of income, a form of… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) invites the public to attend the Healthcare Information and Enrollment Fest this Saturday, November 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Texas Health Science Center Laredo Regional Campus Library, located at 1937 E. Bustamante Street. Anyone who would like information or assistance with affordable health coverage and the Affordable Care Act… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced today that he was successful in including language that will protect South Texas farmers and ranchers from economic losses due to a fever tick outbreak.     “During my time in the United States Congress, I have been an advocate for the interests of farmers and ranchers living in the 28th District of Texas,” said Congressman Cuellar.… Read more »