Washington, DC–U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) led a group of colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden over reports that the administration is considering a reinstatement of a ban on U.S. crude oil exports. The letter comes amidst rising energy costs and demand for crude oil as economic activity has… Read more »
Washington, DC– Today, U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced William Raymond as the winner of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge of the 28th Congressional District of Texas. Will, a high school senior from Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, won the challenge with his app “Automotive Basics.” The app helps users familiarize themselves with their cars by serving… Read more »
Washington, DC– Today, U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25), Kay Granger (R-TX-12), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), and John Rutherford (R-FL-4) introduced the 13 Folds of Honor Act, a bill that provides a script to be read during official or burial flag-folding ceremonies.
A flag-folding presentation honors the service and sacrifice of veterans or deceased… Read more »
Washington, DC– Hoy, los representantes de EE. UU. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-25), Kay Granger (R-TX-12), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), y John Rutherford (R-FL-4) introdujeron el Proyecto de Ley de los 13 Pliegues de Honor, un proyecto de ley que proporciona un guion para ser leído durante las ceremonias oficiales o funerarias de plegado de bandera.
Una presentación de… Read more »
Mission, TX— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $21,116 in federal funding for the city of Mission to assist their police officers in gaining accreditation to ensure compliance with national and international standards for law enforcement policies and procedures. The funding comes as part of the Biden Administration’s efforts to advance the practice of community policing in law… Read more »
San Antonio, TX—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $171,600 in federal funding for the city of San Antonio to support de-escalation training efforts. The funding comes as part of the administration’s efforts to advance the practice of community policing in law enforcement.
“Community policing is all about relationships and interactions with the community. Increasing trust… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,305,000 in federal funds to support border security in Webb County. The money will be used by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to pay for overtime hours, operating expenses, and new equipment—resources that are necessary for the security of the community.
“Every year, the resources provided by… Read more »
Rio Grande City, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,392,000 in federal funds to support border security in Starr County. The money will be used by the Starr County Sheriff’s Office to pay for overtime hours, operating expenses, and new equipment—resources that are necessary for the security of the community.
“Every year, the resources provided by the… Read more »
Laredo, Texas — Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 97,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cuts were sent to families in the 28th Congressional District the week before Thanksgiving. A total of $52,600,000 in tax cuts went back in the pockets of hardworking TX-28 families, covering 204,000 district… Read more »
Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after voting in favor of critical legislation that will provide hundreds of good-paying jobs to Texas-28 families. The Build Back Better Act includes access to affordable child care, along with pre-kindergarten. It also permanently closes the Medicaid coverage gap and provides resources to… Read more »
