Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will continue to serve as the Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Cuellar will also serve as a member of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense as well as Agriculture. “With a new administration and Congress, we have an opportunity rethink our national security,”… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to pause negotiations for acquiring land for border wall construction: “Today, I received notification that in compliance with President Biden’s executive order, real estate… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding a pause on all border wall construction activities on their self-executed projects by January 27, 2021: “This morning, as a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I received notification that in accordance with President… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding President Joseph R. Biden’s Day 1 Executive Orders on immigration policies.   “President Biden has taken historic steps to repair the damage that border communities and immigrant families have faced these past four years. However, this is only the beginning,” said Congressman… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) received the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association’s Advocacy Leadership Award in recognition of his work for the Texas Green Industry in Congress, specifically fighting for opportunity in America’s workforce and prosperity for our small businesses. “Whether it is fighting for small businesses, ensuring our workforce has the support… Read more »

Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) received the Distinguished Leader of Our Community award by the Laredo Motor Carriers Association for his support of LMCA throughout the city, state and federal levels of government. Congressman Cuellar is one of three to be bestowed with the Distinguished Leader of Our Community award. Other recipients include CBP Deputy Director Albert… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) delivered pizza to National Guard troops to express his gratitude for protecting the U.S. Capitol. “I wanted to take a moment in between votes to thank the members of the National Guard who are protecting our nation’s Capitol until Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sworn into office. I am eternally grateful for their selfless service to… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding his vote, and co-sponsorship, on the resolution calling on Vice President Pence and Cabinet to invoke 25th Amendment: “On January 6th, we witnessed the first mass breach of the Capitol since the War of 1812. The president’s dangerous rhetoric incited a group of his supporters to attack… Read more »

Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s visit to South Texas to visit his border wall: “The fact that the president is traveling to the southern border to see his failed attempt of a border wall, shows exactly where his priorities lie. We should be focused on saving lives by ensuring every community has access to the… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) works hard to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees and other federal law enforcement officers in South Texas. Only 44% of COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed in the State of Texas. The Center for Disease Control recommends that frontline essential workers, including law enforcement, are… Read more »