On Thursday, April 24th, Congressman Henry Cuellar joined IDEA Preparatory School Donna to announce that Brandon Lau, a high school senior that he nominated has been accepted to the United State Air Force Academy.  “I would like to congratulate Brandon for his acceptance into the prestigious United States Air Force Academy,” said Congressman Cuellar. “His leadership skills, excellent… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce for the opening of the new Taco Palenque in Edinburg.  This is the first Taco Palenque in Edinburg and the 15th Taco Palenque location in South Texas.  “We are here today to mark a new chapter in one of South Texas’s most successful local businesses,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “The owners of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provided a detailed response to his request in the Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Bill for more information on how veterans are assigned to a health care center.  As part of the Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Bill, Rep. Cuellar requested that the VA report back to Congress on what… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) met with Colombian and Mexican officials last week to discuss joint efforts to combat the spread of illegal narcotics.  Congressman Cuellar traveled with Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY05) and other Members of the Appropriations Committee.   The United States, Mexico, and Colombia have a partnership to assist in training… Read more »

On Monday, April 22nd, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the City of Pleasanton to honor the service of two Pleasanton City Councilmen who have served a combined 48 years in their posts.  “These men serve as outstanding models of civic service,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “Today, we congratulate them both on a hard-earned and well deserved record of service to the… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced today that the Smithsonian will be hosting "Night at the Museum" events at the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of Natural History.  These overnight events are a great opportunity for families visiting Washington to provide an eye-opening experience for young children.   “I am happy to announce that the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Appropriations Committee had successfully passed two of 12 funding bills out of committee that require strong steps to address the Veterans Affairs claims backlog.    “The backlog for veterans’ disability and medical claims has gone on for too long,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “This bill takes several steps to reduce the… Read more »

On Monday, April 21st, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the City of Poteet and the Poteet Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6970 to honor Poteet veteran Ruben Leal, who was awarded two medals for his service in the Korean War.  “Mr. Rubin Leal is an example of true American patriotism,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “It gives me great honor to present two medals to… Read more »

On Monday, April 22nd, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the City of Pleasanton to announce the opening of the Pleasanton Civic Center, a project that is 17 years in the making and will provide the city with a remodeled civic center and library.  “We are here today to celebrate the grand opening of the Pleasanton Civic Center and library and congratulate the community for… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that 8 million Americans had enrolled in a healthcare plan under the Affordable Care Act since the Marketplace opened in October 2013.  The announcement comes at a time when healthcare costs nationally are growing at the slowest level on record, Medicare spending is down, and the deficit is projected to continue to… Read more »