Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-Laredo), hosted Defense Department Assistant Secretary Paul N. Stockton and South Texas first responders at Laredo Community College to discuss the DoD Domestic Preparedness Support Initiative, which coordinates the Department’s efforts to transfer technology, items and equipment to Federal, State and local first responders.
More than 100… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX), released the following statement after The State of Texas and the Plaintiff Latino Redistricting Task Force reached an agreement to accept a temporary congressional district map for the State of Texas:
“This is a historic development: the State of Texas has, for the first time ever, created congressional districts to reflect the looming Hispanic… Read more »
Yesterday the Congressional Colombia Caucus Co-Chairs, Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Mario Diaz Balart (R-FL), and Gregory Meeks (D-NY) met with newly-appointed Colombian Labor Minister Rafael Pardo. The meeting focused on the bilateral relations between the United State and Colombia, including labor, trade expansion and economic growth.
“Today’s meeting with Mr. Pardo reinforces the… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3835, a bill that would extend a salary freeze for Members of Congress:
“If our hard-working American families can tighten their belts, so can we,” said Congressman Cuellar.
“We are constantly praising Americans for their resilience during tough economic times,” said Congressman Cuellar.… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-Laredo) announced that nearly 32 million school children across the nation and in Texas Congressional District 28 will be eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains thanks to new nutrition standards that feature healthy, revamped school menus.
The new school meal menu requirements are part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which Congressman Cuellar… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) issued the following statement following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to Congress:
“The President’s address has given us a roadmap with which we can move forward as a nation with a strong economy,” said Congressman Cuellar.
“Our economic future depends on the direction we take after tonight,” said Congressman Cuellar. “We need… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) issued the following statement following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to Congress:
“The President’s address has given us a roadmap with which we can move forward as a nation with a strong economy,” said Congressman Cuellar.
“Our economic future depends on the direction we take after tonight,” said Congressman Cuellar. “We need… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement after Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords announced her retirement from Congress to focus on her recovery:
“Gabrielle Giffords is a shining example of American character. Her journey since the tragedy is a true inspiration.
“Her strength and resilience is remarkable. Her presence in the House will be missed, but… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-California) will sit side by side at the President’s State of the Union address on Tuesday.
“We are sitting together in the spirit of bipartisanship and cooperation;” said Cuellar. “We may not always agree on our issues, but we understand that to get things done Democrats and Republicans have to work together.”… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) praised an Executive Order signed by President Barack Obama today that will help boost tourism and travel and in turn help create jobs and foster economic growth.
“South Texas is one of those ‘best-kept-secret’ regions when it comes to tourist hot-spots, and initiatives that are designed to spur tourism and travel are an excellent way to help… Read more »
