Rep. Henry Cuellar speaks out on importance of participating in 2020 Census
Laredo's U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar spoke to constituents at the Joe A. Guerra Public Library on Tuesday about the importance of participating in the 2020 Census.
"In order to continue receiving necessary federal funds for both public and private projects, it is vital that everyone in Laredo receive and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-job, pro-growth policies in the U.S. House of Representatives. The award ceremony took place at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. This past year, Congressman Cuellar was given a 93 percent rating by the U.S.… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced the awarding of $5,796,502 in federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Airport Improvement Program to the Laredo International Airport. Congressman Cuellar announced $26.3 million in FAA funds last year to the Laredo International Airport to help finance the airport’s ongoing efforts to reduce noise for those living… Read more »
Students
in Laredo, South Texas at risk after President Donald Trump ends DACA program
By ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program on Tuesday, President Donald Trump has subjected nearly 800,000 young immigrants — many who have lived in the U.S. since they were young children — to deportation.
More than 120,000 Texans have received two-year renewable work… Read more »
DACA recipients: We may have to go back in the shadows
PHARR, RGV – Community groups held a protest outside Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office in Pharr Tuesday morning in response to the rescindment of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Paxton was targeted after he, with nine other state attorneys general, threatened legal action… Read more »
Trump administration signals DACA’s end
DACA supporters: ‘We’re not going to go back into the shadows’
McALLEN — While clutching her 11-month-old baby boy in one arm and a protest sign in the other, Kathia Ramirez stood outside the office of the Texas Attorney General on Tuesday to boldly express her support of a federal program that’s designed to help her and others like… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and the City of Laredo announced Thursday that the Laredo Fire Department is now able to hire 24 new front-line firefighters thanks to a $3.3 million federal grant.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's SAFER grant is very sought-after, officials said, with cities around the country applying for funds.
"This is a competitive grant," Cuellar said. "So when my… Read more »
The Laredo Fire Department received more than three million dollars in federal funding to help cover the salaries for 24 new firefighters.
Congressman Henry Cuellar made the announcement on Thursday morning at the Laredo Fire Department headquarters.
The grant comes in as the fire department seeks to increase its response rates to emergencies.
The city says they are very excited… Read more »
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Today, at a press conference with small business owners, members introduced the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 3441). The legislation, sponsored by Subcommittee Chairman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), rolls back the extreme joint employer… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today issued a statement after the Trump Administration and GOP leadership sent a joint release stating their decision to drop the controversial Border Adjustment Tax (BAT):
“A border adjustment tax would have meant a $5 trillion tax hike for hard working families. Trade is a major part of the Texas economy, and all Americans depend on a robust trade… Read more »
