The first Valley-wide trip to Washington happened this week in an attempt to educate those at the capital who have not been here to visit. “I see officials from Austin, D.C., they talk about the Valley in a negative light,” Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, said in a conference call Wednesday. The goal for the group was twofold — to “tell the Valley’s story,” using officials from across… Read more »

A Rio Grande Valley representative along with several local officials, including South Texas College, are currently in Washington, D.C. to discuss federal funding for local projects. One of the local projects is a regional training for law enforcement.  "The college is here with the Rio Grande Valley partnership to talk to Congressman Cuellar and Senator Cornyn about… Read more »

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El congresista demócrata Henry Cuellar conversó vía satélite con Telemundo 40 sobre un tiroteo en un parque de béisbol en Virginia en el que varias personas resultaron heridas, entre ellas, el representante Steve Scalise. http://www.telemundo40.com/videos/noticias/local/Congresista-Cuellar-reacciona-a-tiroteo-en-Virginia_TLMD---McAllen-428441553.html Read more »

In a meeting of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of Appropriations this morning, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) questioned John P. Wagner, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), about the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to get the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas back to full capacity. Congressman Cuellar asked: “On Sunday, May 21,… Read more »

Updates to the World Trade Bridge technology was discussed by the Homeland Security subcommittee on Tuesday morning. Congressman Henry Cuellar spoke to members about upgrading to state of the art technology and infrastructure for the bridge, since it’s currently under repairs due to the severe weather damage it sustained last month. Cuellar says this is an opportunity to make… Read more »

The Department of Homeland Security has released the report on its search and rescue efforts. The report includes the causes of death of migrants attempting to cross the border. The office of Congressman Henry Cuellar says they have been pushing the department to prepare the report. Cuellar says the report allows them to both acknowledge their heroic efforts and identify where… Read more »

Es la exposición al calor la primera causa de muerte para los inmigrantes indocumentados en el sector del Valle del Río Grande, según el reporte de las autoridades de los Estados Unidos. Un informe del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, DHS, detalla que en el 2016 se registraron 42 decesos de inmigrantes indocumentados a causa del calor y sus efectos. Se dijo que en segundo lugar se… Read more »

After Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) directed them to do so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a report on its search and rescue efforts, including the causes of death of migrants attempting to cross the southwest border. Last month, the House of Representatives passed the FY17 Omnibus Appropriations Act, including requirements from Congressman Cuellar that DHS… Read more »

The Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017 (HR 2213), introduced by Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee Chairwoman Martha McSally (R-AZ), which would give the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner limited discretion to waive required pre-employment polygraphs for candidates already thoroughly vetted was passed passed by the House.   Specifically, the… Read more »