Rep. Cuellar Highlights Historic Decline in Prescription Drug Prices Prescription drug prices see largest 12-month decline since 1963 as Medicare-negotiated prices take effect WASHINGTON – Prescription drug prices see largest 12-month decline since 1963 as Medicare-negotiated prices take effect  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-TX-28) supported and voted for the Inflation… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans  Legislation would reverse VA reimbursement reductions of up to 43 percent and protect access to home-based care in rural Texas communities  WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-TX-28) joined as an original cosponsor of the Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), co-led the introduction of the Sustaining Rural Healthcare Act alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02). The bipartisan bill expands access to care and provides a financial lifeline for struggling hospitals in rural communities by designating rural… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the National Association of Community Health Centers presented him with the 2026 Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award in recognition of his work to protect and strengthen access to health care across South Texas and the country. Community health centers serve as a lifeline for rural families, seniors, and working parents who… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), highlighted provisions he helped secure in the most recent appropriations package, which was signed into law,  that prevent federal health agencies from delaying or canceling grants by cutting the staff needed to administer them:  “South Texas depends on federal health and research dollars to keep clinics open, support… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), issued the following statement after the House advanced FY26 government spending bills that include major investments to strengthen health care in South Texas and nationwide: “This is a clear win for patients, providers, and communities that depend on a strong health care system,” said Congressman Cuellar. “These bills make real… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Breaking the Gridlock Act with bipartisan support, which extends Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years: “With health care costs rising, extending Affordable Care Act tax credits is a cost-of-living issue for families across South Texas and our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus, helped pass the Senate-amended Autism CARES Act of 2024. Congressman Cuellar helped introduce the bill with Representative Chris Smith, which will reauthorize several programs that support autism education, research, and resources. “I am pleased to help pass… Read more »

LAREDO, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Gateway Barbara Fasken Healthcare Clinic in Laredo, TX.  “Gateway clinics are the backbone of Laredo’s health system. I secured $1,997,000 in federal funding in FY23 for the new Barbara Fasken Healthcare Clinic in Laredo,” said Dr. Cuellar, a Senior Member of the House… Read more »

LAREDO, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Ph.D. celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new Gateway Community Health Center-West Clinic in Laredo.  “Gateway Community Health Center is the backbone of Laredo’s health system. I secured Congressionally directed funding in FY22 to help expand Gateway’s reach and provide Laredo residents with the quality health care they… Read more »