Defense

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,…

Cuellar, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Uranium Exports from Russia

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Washington, DC— Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) joined his colleagues Pete Stauber (R-MN), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) to introduce legislation banning imports of uranium from Russia. According to the Energy Information Administration, the United States purchased more than 34 million pounds of Uranium from 2016-2020. “Russia has proven time and again…

Rep. Cuellar Secures $100 Million for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Hiring, Pay Adjustments, Childcare, Tuition Assistance, and Mental Health Resources

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Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $100,000,000 for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hiring and contractors, pay adjustments, childcare, tuition assistance, and mental health resources. Cuellar, a strong supporter of border protection officers secured the funding to ensure that CBP has the necessary resources to maintain law enforcement…

Cuellar Votes for House Passage of Government Funding Legislation

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Washington, DC—House Appropriations member, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28),voted for the passage of H.R. 2471, the legislation consisting of all 12 fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills and supplemental funding to support Ukraine. “The legislation passed will provide vital funding for projects in South Texas that improve the standard of living for our neighbors, create…

Cuellar Vota a Favor de Legislación para Financiar al Gobierno en la Camara

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Washington, DC—El miembro de Asignaciones de la Cámara, el Congresista de Estados Unidos Henry Cuellar (TX-28), voto a favor de la aprobación de HR 2471, la legislación que consiste en los 12 proyectos de ley de asignaciones del año fiscal 2022 y fondos complementarios para apoyar a Ucrania. “La legislación aprobada proporcionará fondos vitales para proyectos en el sur de Texas que…