Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced a new analysis that demonstrates the comprehensive benefits taxpayers in the 28th District of Texas are receiving from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Because of Affordable Care Act, millions of Texans have seen the benefits of lower costs and better coverage,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The area I represent along the US-Mexico border… Read more »

Tonight, the House of Representatives passed border supplemental funding that gives state and local governments and law enforcement affected by the current border crisis the opportunity to apply for reimbursements.  Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) worked to include this provision in the bill and last week sent a letter to the Appropriations Committee and the Federal Emergency… Read more »

Following Rep. Cuellar’s letter last week to the Appropriations Committee requesting reimbursements for local communities, the Appropriations Committee today introduced legislation to address the humanitarian crisis at the southern border that provides the ability for local governments to apply for reimbursement.  “I thank Chairman Hal Rogers, Chairman John Carter, and the Committee… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) voted in favor of a bipartisan deal that will allow veterans who are facing long wait times or who live far from clinics to seek private care outside of the VA system. The vote passed the House by a margin of 420-5.  “Today’s package will improve veterans’ access to healthcare service by giving them the option of seeking care outside of the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Laredo International Airport has received $3.9 million in federal funds to update the airport’s infrastructure.  These funds come from the Federal Aviation Administration and will be used to rehabilitate existing tarmac that was first constructed in 1943 and is not suited for heavy aircraft.  “Laredo’s International… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that Hidalgo County has received $4.7 million in federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security’s Stonegarden program to support local law enforcement.  This is an increase of more than $1.3 million from the Fiscal Year 2013 amount of $3.3 million.  Statewide, Texas received $23.1 million law enforcement funding, an… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Starr County has received $2 million in federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security’s Stonegarden program to support local law enforcement.  This is an increase of more than $1 million from the Fiscal Year 2013 amount of $1 million.  Statewide, Texas received $23.1 million law enforcement funding, an… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that Webb County has received $3.3 million in federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security’s Stonegarden program to support local law enforcement.  This is an increase from the Fiscal Year 2013 amount of almost $2.8 million.  Statewide, Texas received $23.1 million law enforcement funding, an increase from $18 million… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that Zapata County has received over $442,000 in federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security’s Stonegarden program to support local law enforcement.  This is a slight increase from the Fiscal Year 2013 amount of $441,000.  Statewide, Texas received $23.1 million law enforcement funding, an increase from $18 million… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) met personally with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Alvarado to discuss the immigration crisis at the Texas-Mexico border.  President Hernández was also joined by the Vice President of Honduras Ricardo Antonio Álvarez Arias, the Secretary Coordinator General of Government (Prime Minister) Rigoberto Chang Castillo, and the Secretary… Read more »