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 »

"Sunday night’s announcement by President Obama that U.S. Armed Forces have killed Osama Bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda and the terrorist responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans on September 11, 2001, comes at a time when U.S. Armed Forces continue to fight for our freedoms and work to bring peace to the people of the Middle East and other regions of the world. Read more »

Laredo, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced today that the Laredo Fire Department will receive $3,887,964 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to hire 30 new full time frontline firefighters. The new personnel will provide a minimum of four firefighters on scene per fire call, enhancing the Laredo Fire Department’s abilities to comply with staffing, response and operation standards established by the NFPA and OSHA. These funds will increase EMS effectiveness and the overall safety of the community. Read more »

The office of Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, will host a service academy informational session for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in attending one of our prestigious service academies. The session will include information about all of the academies and the nomination process for Congressman Cuellar’s office. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) announced that new landmark standards set for the Federal Government will be released and will build upon a government efficiency law and customer service legislation he authored. President Obama on Wednesday signed Executive Order 12862 – Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service, as required by Congressman Cuellar’s law, Public Law 111-352, the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act. The President’s Executive Order also aligns with legislation authored by Congressman Cuellar in 2008, regarding raising customer service standards at the federal level. Read more »

Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Blake Farenthold (R-Corpus Christi), members of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, called on the Obama administration to increase the number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) stationed in Texas to patrol the state's border with Mexico. Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced Texas will receive funding for education-related needs, as well as additional support to local school districts. The U.S. Department of Education will obligate funds today, allowing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) access to the funds. The state “will quickly make all funding available to Texas school districts” as stated on TEA’s application to the U.S. Department of Education. The funding will create and retain education-related jobs in the 28th District of Texas and throughout the state. The 28th District’s schools will receive $44,258,038 in federal funds. Read more »

Laredo, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will host a Budget Town Hall in the City of Laredo Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 10 a.m. During the discussion, Congressman Cuellar will explain the federal budget, including the national deficit and budget proposals for the 2012 fiscal year. This town hall will give constituents the opportunity to engage in a direct dialogue with Congressman Cuellar to discuss their budget priorities for the 28th District of Texas and exchange ideas to responsibly reduce the deficit. Read more »