The bipartisan legislation to increase government efficiency, H.R. 2142, was passed in the House today, with a vote of 216-139. Read more »

Cuellar announced that the extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts passed Congress last night, with a vote of 277-148. Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s framework agreement on taxes: Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) has been named the Democratic co-chair or the Friends of the Job Corps Congressional Caucus for the 112th Congress. There is a Job Corps center in Congressman Cuellar’s district, in Laredo, Texas and before redistricting, the San Marcos Job Corps office was also in the 28th congressional district. Congressman Cuellar has also employed Job Corps interns… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), announced that the House successfully passed the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which permanently extended income tax cuts for all income up to $250,000 a year. The bill now goes on to a vote in the Senate. A typical middle-class American family will save approximately $1,000 per year and the wealthiest 3% of Americans would actually… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), made the following statement regarding the Thanksgiving holiday: Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, recognized Andrew Trautmann Elementary School, located in Laredo, Texas, as a recipient of the 2010 National Blue Ribbon School Award. Only 314 schools nation-wide received the honor this year. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu, announced today that Texas has reached a significant milestone under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – completing weatherization work for more than 30 percent of the homes the state had planned to weatherize. Read more »

U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Report that shows Social Security is primary income source for elderly women. The report shows that Social Security accounts for more than two-thirds of all income for women aged 65 and over and that any efforts to tinker with this program could have a dramatic impact on retired women who count on their Social Security benefits to make ends meet. Read more »

Cuellar Amendment includes South Texas in Study Read more »