Reps. Cuellar, Gonzalez, and Vela Announce $1.9 Million in Federal Funding for Soil Science Collaborative Research University of Texas Rio Grande Valley One of Fifteen Schools to Participate Washington, D.C.—Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and Filemon Vela (TX-34) announced $1.9 million for soil science research nationwide. The University of Texas Rio… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Provides Update on Upcoming Supplemental Appropriations Assistance Funding Announcement The Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board releases eligibility and overview of application Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced eligibility, guidelines, and requirements for local stakeholders for the upcoming release of the Supplemental… Read more »

Reps. Cuellar, Weber, and McCaul Introduce Bill to Combat Domestic Terrorism Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, three Texas Congressmen, Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Randy Weber (TX-14), and Michael McCaul (TX-10), introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors to better identify and charge those committing acts of domestic terrorism in… Read more »

Reps. Cuellar and Brady Meet with Mexican Officials to Discuss the USMCA   Washington, D.C.—Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Kevin Brady (TX-8) visited Mexico City to meet with Mexican officials, including Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Jesus Seade Secretary of Labor Maria Luisa Alcalde Luján, and Undersecretary of Foreign Trade… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Joins Speaker Pelosi on Congressional Delegation to the Northern Triangle and McAllen, Texas  Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) is joining U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) on a congressional delegation to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras to have discussions with representatives of the government, the judiciary, civil society,… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar, 213 Democratic Members Urge Senator McConnell to Hold Vote on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and 213 Members of the House Democratic Caucus wrote to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell demanding the Senate take action to pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and H.R.… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1 Million in Federal Funding to Laredo International Airport for Noise Mitigation Funds will continue to address aircraft noise for residences adjacent to airport Laredo, TX —Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1 million in federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program to the Laredo International Airport.… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $4,750,000 in Federal Funding to Support Border Security Operations in Hidalgo County Congressman secures $90 million nationwide for Operation Stongarden Grant Program, a $5 million increase from FY18 Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,750,000 in federal funds for Hidalgo County from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Provides Update on FEMA’s Humanitarian Reimbursement Process The Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board releases information on the Supplemental Appropriations Assistance grant Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the release of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s National Board document, detailing the application process for… Read more »

Reps. Cuellar, Gonzalez, and Vela Announce $2,125,000 in Federal Funds for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Congressman Cuellar secures an additional $5.4 million in the Appropriations Committee for High School Equivalency Program and the College Assistance Migrant Program Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and Filemon Vela… Read more »