Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement today after voting against S. 627, the Republican Default bill: Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced today that applications are being accepted for grants to eligible applicants to help low- and very-low income rural residents repair their homes. Read more »

28th District of Texas – Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after receiving notice Social Security field offices will be closing 30 minutes early each day beginning on August 15, 2011. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (TX-28) balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution has been endorsed by the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition. It would require the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress every fiscal year, along with other measures to enhance fiscal responsibility. The Blue Dog Coalition has endorsed Congressman Cuellar’s amendment as the right… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement today after voting against the Cut, Cap and Balance Act of 2011: Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) included a provision in the fiscal year 2012 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill that urges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to examine the need for an alternate base of operations at a southwest border location.  At present, frequently changing weather conditions and strict air regulations affect unmanned aircraft operations… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) successfully included an amendment in the National Flood Reform Act, which will directly benefit flood-prone communities with outdated flood zone maps in the 28th District of Texas. It addresses local concerns by strengthening relationships among the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state emergency agencies, and local communities to have a steady and productive process for updating flood zone maps. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday evening by a vote of 406 to 22. Read more »

A second Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) will soon be based in Texas in an effort to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border. The Predator UAV is equipped with an electro-optical/infrared sensor system that vastly improves the operational effectiveness in CBP missions and is drone with synthetic aperture radar suitable for flights in darkness and inclement weather. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced today Congressional District 28 is directly benefiting from health care reform by paying less for prescription drugs – more than 2,169 Medicare beneficiaries in the ‘donut hole’ or coverage gap saved $1,268,560, after the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. Read more »

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program announced assistance for homeowners in Texas who have experienced a substantial loss of income (a reduction of at least 15 percent) due to unemployment, underemployment or a medical condition that has caused people to fall behind on payments.   “As we continue efforts to rebuild our… Read more »