Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced and congratulated La Vernia High School senior Curtis Lackey on his acceptance into The United States Air Force Academy for the 2011-2012 academic school year. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) successfully advocated for legislation in the fiscal year 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations Act that would restore eligibility for the city of San Antonio for the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), which aids cities in planning for and responding to acts of terrorism. Without the amendment, the legislation would have limited the eligibility to… Read more »

Today, the office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) along with Laredo Community College held a workshop for fire and EMS departments and cities wishing to establish or grow fire departments through federal funds. “Workshops that aid organizations in the process of applying for a grant and writing an application prove helpful,” Congressman Cuellar said. “Often, organizations stay away… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) Act of 2011, H.R. 915, named after ICE Special Agent Jaime Zapata was voted out of the House Homeland Security Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee and heads for a vote in the House Homeland Security Committee, putting the bill one step closer to becoming law. The bill would enhance border security and reduce security threats by authorizing and appropriating funds for law enforcement units on the border. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), the Korea Caucus and other Members of Congress attended a policy briefing Wednesday hosted by the Korean Ambassador to the United States, Han Duk-soo. The meeting was attended by nearly a dozen bipartisan Members of Congress, including CPTC Chairman and founder Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28). Read more »

Washington, D.C. – San Antonio is one of 30 major U.S. cities that will lose funding from a U.S. Department of Homeland Security program that helps cities prevent, protect and respond to acts of terrorism in high-density urban communities. In response, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) addressed a letter to Congressman Peter King, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee that urges him to conduct oversight hearings to examine the cuts to homeland security grant programs for fiscal years (FY) 2011 and 2012. Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced introduction of a bill that will put downward pressure on gas prices, helping consumers deal with rising costs this summer. Read more »

Hidalgo County, Texas – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced federal funds in the amount of $7,096,275 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. The cities of Alton, Hidalgo and Palmview all received funds for rural development projects in their respective communities in South Texas. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), a bipartisan coalition dedicated to promoting trade as a tool to spur economic growth and job creation in the United States, as well as Members of the Congressional Colombia Caucus and interested Members of Congress, hosted a trade policy briefing Thursday with the Colombian Ambassador to the United States, Gabriel Silva. The meeting was attended by more than a dozen bipartisan Members of Congress, including CPTC Chairman and founder Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28). Read more »

“President Obama’s speech in El Paso today touched on the realization of the American dream. As a child of migrant farm workers, I have seen firsthand that they contribute immensely to the growth and prosperity of our country. Read more »