Rep. Cuellar: Trump’s Threat To Impose Tariffs on Mexico Threatens America’s Economy and the USMCA Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on President Trump’s threat to impose a 5% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico:   “The President’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexico is a dangerous mistake that will have significant… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Votes to Strengthen Americans’ Retirement Security Bipartisan Bill Includes Fix for Unintended Tax Increase Impacting Gold Star Families & Surviving Children Washington, D.C— Last week, Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) voted in support of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. This bill, which passed in the House with overwhelming bipartisan… Read more »

LAREDO, TX- On Monday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) was honored by the Korean War Veterans and the Daughters of the American Revolution in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Laredo. During the ceremony, he was recognized for his dedication and support of all veterans. Memorial Day is a federal holiday and is held for remembering and honoring persons who have died while serving in… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) gave remarks on the House Floor during general debate in support of U.S. House of Representative’s fiscal year 2020 Defense Appropriations bill that provides over $690 billion for the Department of Defense, an increase of $15.8 billion above the fiscal year 2019 enacted level.  This legislation funds the Department of Defense, including… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, announced that he secured 100 new immigration judges in the fiscal year 2020 appropriations bill for the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Each immigration judge is supported by a team; one attorney, one… Read more »

Washington, DC- Hoy, el congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28), miembro del Comité de Asignaciones de la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos, anunció que aseguró  100 nuevos jueces de inmigración en el proyecto de ley de asignaciones del año fiscal 2020 para el Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos (DOJ ), Oficina Ejecutiva de Revisión de Inmigración (EOIR). Cada juez… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Urges Congress to Pass the USCMA Following removal of steel tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Cuellar calls for next steps on passing trade agreement   Washington, D.C.—The Trump Administration agreed to lift tariffs on industrial metals from Mexico and Canada, clearing a major barrier to passing the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USCMA). Congressman Henry… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — La Administración del presidente Trump acordó eliminar los aranceles para los metales industriales de México y Canadá, eliminando una barrera importante para aprobar el Acuerdo entre Estados Unidos, Canadá y México (USCMA). El congresista Henry Cuellar, presidente del Grupo Interparlamentario Estados Unidos-México, dio a conocer la siguiente declaración:   “Me… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today the Members of the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group for the 116th Congress: “The United States and Mexico share more than a border, but a common history and shared values that have been essential to securing peace, prosperity and hope for the people of both nations,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  “It is a privilege to name… Read more »

Washington, D.C.— Following advocacy by Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that they have temporarily re-assigned 731 CBP officers from ports around the nation to assist U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) sectors where apprehensions of family units and unaccompanied children from Central America have overwhelmed USBP capabilities and… Read more »