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Rep. Cuellar Votes to Pass the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act

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Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8070, the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Today, I voted to pass critical legislation that prioritizes American national security while…

Rep. Cuellar Votes to Pass the National Defense Authorization Act

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U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Dr. Cuellar helped secure the following provisions in the final text of the 2024 NDAA: Increasing overtime pay for Customs and…

Rep. Cuellar Works Across the Aisle to Secure Permitting Reform Language in National Defense Authorization Act

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U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after permitting reform language for cross-border bridges was included in the final text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Working with Senator Ted Cruz, Cuellar secured provisions reforming the Presidential…

Rep. Cuellar Secures Support for Security Cooperation with Mexico in FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill

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Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the House Appropriation Subcommittee on Defense, secured support for security cooperation with Mexico in the FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bill. The legislation will help counter drug smuggling and cartel-related activities. Specifically, Congressman Cuellar secured: $32,000,000 in federal funding to…

Rep. Cuellar Leads 60 Colleagues in Calling for Crackdown on Iranian Military Drone Program

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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) led a bipartisan group of 60 colleagues in writing to the Biden Administration regarding reports that Iranian-made drones recovered in Ukraine contain parts that were manufactured in the United States. Also leading the letter were Congressmen August Pfluger (R-TX-11), Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), and Don Bacon (R-NE-2). Russia…

El Representante Cuellar Encabeza a 60 Colegas para Pedir Medidas Enérgicas Contra Programa de Drones Militares Iraníes

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Washington, DC – Hoy, el Congresista de EE.UU. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) anunció que dirigió un grupo bipartidista de 60 colegas por escrito a la Administración Biden sobre informes de que los drones de fabricación iraní recuperados en Ucrania contienen piezas que fueron fabricadas en los Estados Unidos. estados También encabezaron la carta los congresistas August Pfluger (R-TX-11),…

Rep. Cuellar Votes to Pass the National Defense Authorization Act

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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass H.R. 7776, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year’s NDAA authorizes $847.3 billion in spending for national defense in FY23. “This year, we witnessed major disruptions to the American global supply chain and growing aggressions from China and Russia. I voted for the FY23 NDAA to…

Cuellar Votes in Favor of Bipartisan PACT Act to Support Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances

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Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the below statement following the Congressional passage of the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022: “The passage of the bipartisan PACT Act is a crucial step forward to ensure that our veterans have access to health care services—many of…

Cuellar Secures New Child Development Center for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph

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Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $29,000,000 in the FY23 Appropriations legislation for the construction of a new child development center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The new facility will include an area for infants, pre-toddlers, toddlers, preschoolers, administrative space, lobby areas, restrooms, kitchen area, and playground areas with…

Rep. Cuellar Sends Letter to Governor Abbott Urging the Halt of Duplicative Inspections at Texas Ports of Entry

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 Laredo, Texas—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) urging him to immediately cease the duplicative inspections at Texas land ports of entry. The secondary inspections have caused major roadway backups at arteries connecting the United States and Mexico. These backups have resulted in a 35%-60% drop in commercial traffic,…