San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the Defense Subcommittee on Appropriations, announces the Air Force awarded a $237,395,588 contract to StandardAero Inc. in San Antonio. These federal funds, awarded through the Air Force’s Operation and Maintenance budget, will be used to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul the J85 engine, which goes into T-38… Read more »

Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement, regarding U.S., Mexico, and Canada’s agreement, of an additional 30-day extension of border restrictions for non-essential travelers across their shared borders. “As a member of the Bipartisan White House Task Force, I support the decision to extend restrictions for non-essential travelers across our… Read more »

Edinburg, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,750,000 in federal funds for Hidalgo County through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG).  The Stonegarden Program increases operational capabilities of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The funds for Hidalgo County will support law enforcement through… Read more »

Rio Grande City, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,271,857 in federal funds for Starr County through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG). The Stonegarden Program increases operational capabilities of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The funds for Starr County will support law enforcement through funding… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces the Release of the Humanitarian Reimbursement Application  The Congressman’s Office Will Provide Assistance to Local Stakeholders in Reimbursement Process Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the release of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board’s Supplemental Appropriations Assistance… Read more »

Congressman Cuellar Provides Update on the $30 Million for Humanitarian Reimbursements to Local Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations in Laredo  Funding will provide reimbursements for expenses related to humanitarian relief of unaccompanied children and family units at the southern border LAREDO, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) provided an update on the… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on the New Report Detailing Overcrowding and Prolonged Detention at U.S. Customs and Border Protection Holding Facilities in the Rio Grande Valley Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the report, published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General, that described… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on House Passage of Emergency Border Supplemental Congressman secures $30 Million for humanitarian reimbursements to local governments and NGOs at the Southern Border Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), the Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the House passed the Emergency… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Secures 1,200 CBP Officers, 200 New Border Patrol Processing Coordinators, and 240 Agriculture Specialists Increased staffing will facilitate trade and secure borders Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured an increase of 1,200 Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers, an increase of 240 agriculture specialists, and 200 new border patrol… Read more »

Congressmen Cuellar, Gonzalez, and Vela Protect Historic Cemeteries from Border Fencing in FY20 Appropriations Homeland Security Bill Compliments previous Appropriation language that prevents border construction in parks, wildlife refugee centers, and other sensitive areas Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations… Read more »