WASHINGTON, DC - 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 the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Dr. Cuellar supported the following provisions in the final text of the 2025… Read more »

LAREDO, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the official opening of the new Laredo Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Field Office at the World Trade Bridge (WTB) port of entry, in Laredo, Texas. Rep. Cuellar secured funding for this office through his support of CBP’s port of entry operations including robust staffing for the Office of… Read more »

TILDEN, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $186,293 in Operation Stonegarden funding for McMullen County.   “Local law enforcement ensures everyone’s safety in McMullen County,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I am proud to help our law enforcement with the funding they need to keep our communities safe.… Read more »

RIO GRANDE CITY, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Rio Grande City Public Safety Building.  “I was pleased to secure $2.5 million in federal funding to support the new RGC Public Safety Building. This building will provide critical help to our local law enforcement officials and boost public safety for the community,”… Read more »

Laredo, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) attended the groundbreaking of the new $285 million Joint Processing Center in Laredo, TX.  “The Laredo Joint Processing Center will help with current efforts to curb irregular migration at the border, as it integrates CBP and ICE operations, reduces costs, and creates more jobs for our community,” said Dr. Cuellar,… Read more »

Pleasanton, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $562,500 in federal funding to expand Pleasanton Police Department.     “The COPS Hiring Program is the reason many of our communities can hire the officers we rely on to keep our communities safe,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I will continue to work in… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,125,000 in federal funding to hire 25 new police officers in Laredo. This federal funding was awarded to the City of Laredo from the Office of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and is administered through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP). “It is essential that our… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released FBI crime statistics from 2023, demonstrating that border communities are safer than non-border cities in the United States. “I’ve lived my entire life and raised my family along the southern border. Every year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation releases crime statistics that show how crime rates are lower in border communities… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced over $6 million in federal funding to support Laredo in regards to irregular migration. These funds were provided from the fiscal year 2024 Shelter and Services (SSP) Program, a program Congressman Cuellar started in 2014.  The City of Laredo will receive $3,096,483 and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo will… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced over $28.5 million in federal funding to support Bexar County in regards to irregular migration. These funds were provided from the Fiscal Year 2024 Shelter and Services (SSP) Program, a program Congressman Cuellar started in 2014. The City of San Antonio will receive $8,585,818, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio,… Read more »