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Rep. Cuellar Holds ‘Conversations with Cuellar’ on Latest Legislative Achievements and Border Updates

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Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) held a ‘Conversations with Cuellar’ to discuss the passage of the Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act and the Congressional Gold Medal for Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza. He also provided an update on the situation at the southern border. “As a South Texan and American, I…

Cuellar Speaks on House Floor to Commemorate Service of Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza

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Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor and remember Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza. Lance Corporal Espinoza posthumously received the Congressional Gold Medal for his service to our country. “On August 26 at 9:44 AM our lives were changed forever. An ISIS-K terrorist group sent suicide bombers to…

Rep. Cuellar Successfully Secures 100 New Immigration Judges to Address Immigration Court Backlog

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Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $891,190,000 for the hiring of 100 new immigration judges with support staff through the Executive Office for Immigration Review. The funding will help reduce the backlog of immigration cases at the southern border and is a $157,190,000 increase from last year. Each immigration judge is supported by one attorney, one legal…

Rep. Cuellar Secures $115.8 Million for Joint Base San Antonio

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Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $115.8 million for Recruit Housing & Training Facilities, a Military Ambulatory Care Center, and F-16 Mission Training Center at the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) in the fiscal year 2022 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCONVA) Appropriations bill. This funding, an increase of nearly…

Rep. Cuellar Votes for the National Defense Authorization Act

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on House passage of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, a strong bill that ensures America is prepared to meet the military challenges of the 21st century. “It is critical that every year we pass the NDAA to ensure our service members have the…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $200 Million Infrastructure Project for Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland

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Rep. Cuellar Announces $200 Million Infrastructure Project for Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland New wastewater pipeline will serve San Antonio and military community Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $200 million infrastructure project for the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland. The Congressman worked with the Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio, and…