WASHINGTON – Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The congressman’s press release said the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who have suffered a five-percent-or-greater price decline due to COVID-19 and… Read more »

MISSION, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar’s nominee, Aneli Peña, from Sharyland High School received her acceptance into the U.S. Air Force Academy. “Acceptance into our nation’s service academies and prep schools is competitive, and I take the responsibility of nominating students very seriously,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I only select those I consider the best and… Read more »

Trump administration waives environmental safeguards to fast-track 69 miles of border fence construction The White House said in February its goal was to build 450 additional miles of barrier by the end of 2020. The 69 miles would be in addition to a 52-mile project also underway in Webb County. BY JULIÁN AGUILAR MAY 15, 2020 12 PM REPUBLISH A… Read more »

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar and Will Hurd want the U.S. and Mexico to coordinate on the definition of an “essential” business. The lawmakers have sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Mexico’s Foreign Secretary Marcel Ebrard calling on the two countries to have the same guidelines.  They say their goal is to provide businesses with clarity… Read more »

Rio Grande International Study Center receives $100K in funding Courtesy of Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Office  Updated 12:57 pm CDT, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Photo: Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning Times   More than 70 people and one dog participated the 3rd Community Paddle on the River Saturday, October 12, 2019. Part of the 25th Annual Dia… Read more »

Reps. Cuellar, Hurd Urge International Coordination to Continue Strong U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship by: Gilbert Rodriguez   2020-05-13   Source: texasinsider U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar and Will Hurd by N/A is licensed under N/A N/A Issue letter to U.S. Secretary of State and… Read more »

TAMIU and LC to receive additional funding from CARES Act By Christian Alejandro Ocampo, LMTonline.com / Laredo Morning Times  Updated 1:07 pm CDT, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Photo: Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning Times   A view of the TAMIU clock tower as seen on Saturday, Feb. 8,… Read more »

Texas, Mexican lawmakers Zoom to discuss how to best reopen borders Congressional letter and memo by border group sent to US and Mexican secretaries of state by: Sandra Sanchez Posted: May 13, 2020 / 03:20 PM GMT-0600 / Updated: May 15, 2020 / 12:42 AM GMT-0600 McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Two congressmen from South and West Texas held… Read more »

Trump administration waives environmental safeguards to fast-track 69 miles of border fence construction The White House said in February its goal was to build 450 additional miles of barrier by the end of 2020. The 69 miles would be in addition to a 52-mile project also underway in Webb County. The Trump administration announced Friday that it is waiving several regulations in order to… Read more »

More than $3 million in federal funds issued to aid low income residents in San Antonio by Ahmed Sharma Tuesday, May 12th 2020 AA Congressman Henry Cuellar (Source: File photo) SAN ANTONIO - Congressmen Henry Cuellar announced Tuesday more than $3 million in federal funds will be issued to Housing Authorities in Bexar County and the City of… Read more »