Rep. Cuellar Introduces Bipartisan Carbon Capture Legislation Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), joined by Representatives Crenshaw (TX-2), Flores (TX-17), Gonzalez (TX-15), Lamb (PA-17), Lucas (OK-3) and Walberg (MI-7), introduced the Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas (LEADING) Act of 2019. The legislation… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass H.R. 1327, the “Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alverez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act,” which provides financial security and support to 9/11 first responders, survivors and families. “On September 11, 2001, America suffered an… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Named Co-Chair of the 4-H Congressional Caucus Congressman will support youth development programs across the U.S. Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) was named a co-chair of the 4-H Congressional Caucus. The 4-H Caucus provides an opportunity for Members of Congress to connect with 4-H programs and activities across the country, including 4-H… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on the New Report Detailing Overcrowding and Prolonged Detention at U.S. Customs and Border Protection Holding Facilities in the Rio Grande Valley Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the report, published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General, that described… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision on U.S. Census Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the Supreme Court handed down an opinion in Department of Commerce v. New York, which deals with the constitutionality of a citizen question on the 2020 U.S. Census: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision today to prohibit… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on House Passage of Emergency Border Supplemental Congressman secures $30 Million for humanitarian reimbursements to local governments and NGOs at the Southern Border Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), the Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the House passed the Emergency… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Speaks on House Floor in Support of the Emergency Supplemental Bill to Provide Humanitarian Assistance at the Border Congressman urges the Senate and the President to move the bill forward Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), vice chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, spoke on the House Floor in favor of the FY19 Border Emergency… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar Congratulates 2019 Congressional Art Competition Winner from Pleasanton at Nation’s Capital Washington, DC-  On Monday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) met with Pleasanton High School student Leslie Hartman, winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for Texas’ 28th District. “This year, we had many great entries from throughout the… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped secure $200,000,000 in the FY19 Border Emergency Supplemental Appropriations House Bill to create a multi-agency, integrated, migrant processing center pilot program for family units and unaccompanied alien children (UAC).  Due to limited bed space at the 168 facilities and programs Health and Human Services… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Funding to Designate Border Infrastructure Coordinator New position will facilitate more efficient trade at the southern border Washington, D.C.— To ensure the United States has the trade infrastructure in place to support the continued growth of trade at our southern border, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured language in the Appropriations… Read more »