As part of his continued leadership of efforts to secure Mexico’s inclusion in Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), Chair of the Pro-Trade Caucus, today sent a bipartisan letter encouraging U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to formally notify Congress of the intent to include Mexico in the TPP agreement.  The TPP is a free trade… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) issued the following statement on the Mexican presidential election: I offer my congratulations to President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto on his victory. After meeting with him several times and asking hard questions, I've been impressed by the President-elect and his vision for Mexico's future. This election is important to us because the U.S. and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) helped pass H.R. 4348, the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” (MAP-21). MAP-21 addresses crucial issues pending before Congress including the extension of the current student loan interest rate and the much-needed reauthorization of surface transportation legislation—known as “the highway bill.”  MAP-21 also reauthorizes… Read more »

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision upholding the health care law: This decision is a victory for Texans, the middle class and the American people. With this ruling, Americans will continue to benefit from crucial patient protections, lower costs for the middle class, more coverage for… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), joined by Dr. Juan Maldonado, Dr. Pablo Arenaz, and Dr. Nora Garza, announced a $3,875,000 grant from the Department of Education to be divided over five years to improve academic achievement through a partnership between Laredo Community College (LCC) and Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) aimed at enhancing an improved… Read more »

778 residents of Atascosa County joined Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) for a town hall meeting conducted by telephone last Wednesday, June 20.  Cuellar used the telephone town hall to conduct a question and answer session with people living in the Atascosa area about issues facing their community, particularly matters related to transportation and roads.  Mario Medina, San… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) announced that the Atascosa Health Center has received a grant in the amount of $483,333 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for medical services at their new satellite health center in Live Oak County. “This investment in our community and its health will ensure that Atascosa Health Center’s patients have access to high… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) announced the winner of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, Jose Lopez of East Central High School in San Antonio, Texas. Jose’s winning charcoal self portrait, “Mr. Cool Guy,” will be displayed in an eleven month exhibit in the U.S. Capitol. “The Congressional Art Competition provides a chance to formally recognize the talents of students… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), joined by the office of Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), hosted a multi-agency meeting in Washington D.C. with a delegation from the Eagle Ford Shale Consortium to discuss a broad range of issues related to the development of the communities impacted by the Eagle Ford Shale.  Topics discussed included opportunities for federal support of… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) have introduced HR 5964, the “Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2012.”  HR 5964 will facilitate crucial updates at U.S. land border ports of entry by giving U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the authority to enter into public-private partnerships with either local governments or private sector… Read more »