On Wednesday, December 18th, Congressman Henry Cuellar and Laredo Center for the Arts Executive Director Gabriel Castillo announced that the Laredo Center for the Arts had earned a $10,000 competitive grant to support their program titled “The Book Nook Academy.” The grant funds come from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Engagement in American Communities program for projects… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (DTX-28) announced that approximately 726,200 consumers in Texas received an average rebate of approximately $95 per family because of new rules under the Affordable Care Act in 2013.  Under new regulations in the ACA, if insurance companies do not meet new standards established by the health care reform law, insurers must send consumers a rebate.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released figures highlighting recent data that show that the Affordable Care expands mental health and substance use disorder benefits and federal parity protections for approximately 60 million Americans– including more than five million Texans – representing one of the largest expansions of mental health and substance use disorder coverage in a… Read more »

With the support of Congressman Henry Cuellar, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act.   This legislation provides crucial advancements to our national defense policy, including a provision by Rep. Cuellar which develops joint testing and training of unmanned aircraft and systems between the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar voted on Thursday in favor of a common sense budget deal that funds the government for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 and prevents another government shutdown.  The deal, brokered by Democratic and Republican representatives from the House and Senate, ends years of partisan over the budget and is a positive and hopeful example of both parties coming together in… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the recent announcement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a cost-of-living increase for veterans, families, and survivors receiving disability compensation and pension benefits: “We have an obligation to care for America’s veterans and their families for their bravery and service to our country,”… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the recent announcement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a cost-of-living increase for veterans, families, and survivors receiving disability compensation and pension benefits: “We have an obligation to care for America’s veterans and their families for their bravery and service to our country,”… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is currently accepting applications for its 2014 Internship Program. The program provides college students with a paid internship opportunity in a Congressional office and access to nationally renowned professional development programs. “My personal experiences in the nation's Capitol as a young… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is currently accepting applications for its 2014 Internship Program. The program provides college students with a paid internship opportunity in a Congressional office and access to nationally renowned professional development programs. “My personal experiences in the nation's Capitol as a young… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released figures highlighting the number of individuals in Texas who have gained access to free preventive care like recommended cancer screenings and immunizations because of the Affordable Care Act – including both individuals with private insurance and seniors enrolled in Medicare. Due to ACA, 5,198,000 Texans received expanded coverage of… Read more »