Crece 100% detención de familias en la frontera Las autoridades migratorias lograron la detención de 9 mil 90 familias de indocumentados, y en el año fiscal 2016 de octubre a enero ya van 24 mil 616, un aumento del 171% El congresista Henry Cuellar expresó su preocupación sobre el número de familias y de menores no acompañados que son aprehendidos por la Patrulla Fronteriza en la… Read more »

Southern Border sees increase in apprehensions of families A higher number of people are trying to cross illegally into the U.S. it's a concern for congress and for those dealing with border security.  The number of people who attempted to illegally cross the border has increased, if you look at the big picture. In Laredo, we've seen a 41-percent increase of families and… Read more »

Texas questions border security cuts Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-McAllen) are asking U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson for detailed information regarding border security cuts.   Of particular interest to Abbott and Cuellar is the federal agency’s decision to cut resources for aerial-based border security support in a program… Read more »

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced that he successfully included language in the Fiscal Year 2016 omnibus appropriations bill to improve public health at high-volume ports of entry. The language directs the Food and Drug Administration to work with local governments at these ports of entry to reduce the risk of food-borne illness and better equip local officials to deal… Read more »

TEXAS LEADERS WANT TO KNOW WHY DHS PLANS BORDER SECURITY CUTS Earlier this week, Governor Greg Abbott and Congressman Henry Cuellar sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson requesting detailed information on DHS’s decision to cut resources for aerial-based border security support in a program known as Operation Phalanx. DHS’s request for Aerial… Read more »

Governor, Congressman Seek Details On Border Security Cuts Tue, 2016-02-09 05:00 News Staff Ed Sterling -Capital Highlights-   Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-McAllen, are asking U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for detailed information regarding border security cuts.   Of particular interest to Abbott and Cuellar is the… Read more »

Se fortalece alianza entre Estados Unidos y México  Anuncia el congresista Henry Cuéllar, a través del Proyecto de Ley Ómnibus 2/9/2016, 3:43 p.m.   El congresista Henry Cuéllar anunció una serie de pasos que fortalecen la alianza entre Estados Unidos y México. | McAllen.- El congresista Henry Cuéllar anunció una serie de pasos que fortalecen la alianza entre Estados… Read more »

 Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) reiterated his concern regarding the numbers of apprehensions of family units and unaccompanied minors along our nation’s southern border, both of which increased by more than 100 percent over identical time periods in Fiscal Year 2015 and Fiscal Year 2016 (see here). Last week, the Department of Homeland Security… Read more »

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced a key step in the fight against drug trafficking by successfully including funding increases for the Department of Defense’s counter-drug programs in the recently enacted government funding bill. National Guard Counter-Drug Program “As a member of the House Appropriations Committee I am committed to advocating for smart spending,… Read more »

Congressman Cuellar secures funding to combat drug trafficking LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - Millions of dollars have been secured to fund the combat drug trafficking. Congressman Henry Cuellar helped increase funding for the Department of Defense's Counter- drug program to an additional 110 million dollars. Also, 19 million dollars will go to the Texas National Guard to… Read more »