Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the inclusion of $59 million in federal funds to help U.S. citrus growers, including those in the Rio Grande Valley, in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The funds, which Congressman Cuellar included in this year’s fiscal year 2017 Omnibus Appropriations Bill with the help of Congressman Filemon Vela and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez,… Read more »
In response to the news that a compromise Omnibus Appropriations Bill will come to the House this week, Congressman Henry Cuellar said:
"This compromise is a big win for the American people, especially middle class families. Year-round funding of Pell Grants means more kids can stay in school this Summer and get closer to graduating and entering the workforce. Zero funding for an… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced that when the House of Representatives votes this week on the Omnibus Appropriations Act, which will fund the federal government for fiscal year 2017 (FY17), the bill will include a proposed $10 million in reimbursement for the Mission Reach project. The bill also included language instructing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to… Read more »
In response to reports that President Trump will postpone the fight over funding a border wall, likely averting a government shutdown, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said:
“Americans deserve to see bipartisan collaboration on the real challenges facing this country. Lately, instead they’ve seen threats to shut down the government, and an expensive plan to use their tax dollars for an… Read more »
Today at the World Trade Bridge, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) joined City of Laredo leaders, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, and representatives of the international trade community to announce that federal officials have approved the city’s planned $10.3 million FAST Lane Expansion Project.
“This expansion will streamline international commerce through Laredo,… Read more »
For Immediate Release
April 20, 2017
Contact: Xochitl Mora, Director, Office of Communications
O: (956) 681-1202 / M: (956) 662-9269 / E: xmora@mcallen.net
Anzalduas Bridge Proposal Selected for
CBP Donations Acceptance Program
Local leaders credit bipartisan efforts for program inclusion
(McAllen, TX) Yesterday, the City of McAllen received notice from U.S.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) expressed his concern about President Trump’s budget cuts to Texas infrastructure, education, agriculture, business, and other vital programs:
“The people of Texas’ 28th district will suffer if President Trump’s budget cuts are forced through Congress,” said Congressman Cuellar.
For example, in Webb County alone, students at Texas A&M… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) expressed his concern about President Trump’s budget cuts to Texas infrastructure, education, agriculture, business, and other vital programs:
“The people of Texas’ 28th district will suffer if President Trump’s budget cuts are forced through Congress,” said Congressman Cuellar.
In Bexar County alone, we will be losing tens of… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) made the following statement upon word that the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) will be detailing an Immigration Judge to Laredo, Texas.
“I have been working to get Immigration Judge Teams into border communities, like Laredo, for years and I applaud EOIR for sending a temporary judge to Laredo,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I will… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) reacted to the President’s budget proposal, which takes $2.6 billion from needed programs to pay for a border wall:
“The President’s proposed budget would be a disaster for Texas, and for the country,” he said.
“He wants to take money from programs that Texans actually need, and use it to hire 20 new lawyers. Those lawyers’ entire jobs… Read more »
