Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the passage by the full U.S. House of the Fiscal Year 2017 House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill. The bill includes language to increase telehealth options for veterans. The bill also includes the nearly $2.4 billion requested by the President for telehealth. The bill passed on a vote of 295-129… Read more »

Congressman Cuellar attempting to bring Veterans Cemetery to Laredo  LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - Congressman Henry Cuellar and other officials are thinking outside the box to obtain a local dedicated resting place for the brave men and women who fought for their country. Right now, San Antonio has the closest VA cemetery - which is 150 miles away. The application process for a VA… Read more »

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the inclusion of language into the Fiscal Year 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs House Appropriations bill that could provide for new burial places for veterans in Laredo, where more burial plots are needed. Now that the bill has been approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, it will have to be passed by the full… Read more »

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced that he had successfully included in the FY 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill a number of provisions designed to make life better for our country’s veterans. The bill was reviewed today by the entire U.S. House Appropriations Committee, on which Cuellar sits, and was passed out of committee. The bill can… Read more »

Pictured viewing progress on the walls are sculptor Douglas Clark, TXDAR Corresponding Secretary Susan Francis and State Regent Judy C. Ostler. in the background stands the 105-foot high black granite American Spire of Honor. Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2016 2:15 pm Special to The Monitor Texas Veterans War Memorial continues its efforts to complete the engraving of historical… Read more »

The Afghanistan Veterans organization gathered to protest against the arrival of Cuban migrants. They say their needs need be heard.  “The Veteran’s Association President said he’s motivated in the support he’s received from Congressman Henry Cuellar.” http://www.mylaredofox.com/2016/01/27/veterans-protest-arrival-of-cuban-migrants/ Read more »

Cuellar pens service bill U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar says he successfully included language in the recent government funding bill that calls on the Office of Management and Budget to explain to Congress how it will ensure greater performance across the government and better customer service.   “One of my primary missions as a member of Congress is to improve the responsiveness… Read more »

In Jourdanton, a Grand Opening was held at the Veteran’s Service Office at 818 Main St., at noon on Tuesday, November 24. From left are, Commissioner Lonnie Gillespie, Pct. 1; Commissioner Freddie Ogden, Pct. 3; Atascosa County Judge Bob Hurley, Representative Ryan Guillen, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Senator Carlos Uresti, Mike Lambaria, Veterans Service Officer and Commissioner… Read more »

Leon Zabava Staff Writer LEON ZABAVA | PLEA SANTON EXPRE SS Mike Lambaria, veteran’s service officer is seen as he presented a framed certificate to Representative Ryan Guillen. Also standing are Congressman Henry Cuellar and Senator Carlos Uresti, both also received framed certificates. Seated from left, are Bill McLemore, Veterans Land Board, executive secretary; Theresea Cruz,… Read more »

Updated: Wed 10:50 PM, Nov 11, 2015 By: Renee Santos  LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - Veteran's Day marks a day to honor and remember all current and fallen veterans. Many people paid their respects by visiting the city's cemetery, placing flowers on loved one's gravestones. But people are concerned about the limited space at that cemetery. The designated area to bury… Read more »