This afternoon, the full U.S. House of Representatives passed a Defense Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2017 with several key portions from Rep. Henry Cuellar. He supported National Guard programs to fight drug trafficking, conduct surveillance on the southern border, and collaborate with foreign militaries.
“National security issues touch my border district directly,” said… Read more »
LAREDO, TX.- El congresista federal Henry Cuellar advirtió que el Departamento de Seguridad Interna liberó en el área de Laredo a decenas de indocumentados centroamericanos que después deberán presentarse ante un juez de migración.
“El gobierno federal comenzó a liberar inmigrantes, la mayoría de Centroamérica, para quedar libres de irse con familiares o con organismos que los… Read more »
In response to President Trump’s remarks at the joint session of Congress, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said,
“I live on the border. I'm raising my family there. The President’s statements show he does not understand it.
Despite rumors and exaggerations, our border communities are safe and thriving. Just ask business leaders. Merchants drive more than two million commercial trucks… Read more »
In response to President Trump’s remarks at the joint session of Congress, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said,
“We do need to enforce our laws, and criminals should be deported. However, undocumented immigrants are not a major threat to our nation. The number of undocumented people in the U.S. has fallen in the last decade, and they are no more likely to commit crimes here than people… Read more »
"Our military families are examples of resilience and sacrifice for all of us to follow. Out of respect for their service, and to preserve military readiness, until recently we protected them regardless of immigration status through the Parole in Place program, by giving them a chance to apply for a green card while living in the United States. It's common decency and common sense: how… Read more »
Congressman Cuellar responded to reports of an internal Department of Homeland Security memo exploring the possibility of using National Guard troops as a domestic deportation force:
“If accurate, this draft proposal by Secretary Kelly, as reported by the Associated Press, is unacceptable.
First, this is part of an alarming pattern from President Trump and his Cabinet, of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) called on his colleagues to investigate ties between the Russian government and the Trump administration:
“Congress has a duty to defend our national security, and to hold the Executive Branch accountable. My colleagues must open an immediate investigation into the Trump administration’s relationships to Russia and the Kremlin, before and after… Read more »
This afternoon, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the allocation of $560,000 in federal funding to fight the Zika virus on the border.
Congressman Cuellar (D-TX-28) announces $560,000 in federal funds to the City of Laredo Thursday to help with Zika prevention and management. Pictured from left to right are Robert Eads, City of… Read more »
This afternoon, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Filemon Vela (D-TX-34), and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-15) announced the allocation of $560,000 in federal funding to fight the Zika virus on the border.
“I fought for these federal funds so our community can invest in proven prevention methods,” said Rep. Henry Cuellar. “Zika virus infections have been reported here in our border… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) on Friday met with Mexican leaders, senators and businessmen in Mexico City to discuss the U.S.-Mexico relations and the importance of trade between the two countries.
“During his first week on the job, President Trump has caused serious concerns for U.S.-Mexico relations with the announcement of his intent to build a giant border wall and tax all U.S.… Read more »
