Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), Texas Transportation Commissioner Jeff Austin III, the Alliance for I-69 Texas, as well as state and local leaders and officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) gathered to commemorate the official designation of a section of Loop 20 as part of the Interstate 69 West System.  With this designation, this section of Loop 20 will… Read more »

Laredo, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) on Wednesday announced the awarding of $975,000 in federal funds to Webb County’s Juvenile Treatment Drug Court Program, which is designed to help juveniles dealing with drug-related problems acquire the necessary assistance and intervention to help get them back on the path to success. These much-needed federal funds come from the… Read more »

Last week, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) sent a letter to President Obama requesting a meeting with himself and other Members of Congress to discuss what policy changes and funding needs are necessary to resolve the humanitarian crisis at the border.  “It is time for us to put partisan politics aside, lead on this issue, and find solutions that are acceptable to both sides of… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), co-chairs of the Texas Caucus on Shale Oil and Gas, hosted a briefing on crude oil exports for members of the Shale Oil and Gas Caucus and the Texas congressional delegation.  The briefing, provided by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Congressional Research Service (CRS), focused on the crude export… Read more »

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 »