Rep. Cuellar Announces $200 Million Infrastructure Project for Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland New wastewater pipeline will serve San Antonio and military community Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $200 million infrastructure project for the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland. The Congressman worked with the Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio, and… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on DHS Plan to Erect Tent for Immigration Hearings in Laredo Congressman continues to work with DHS and Laredo to find a sensible solution Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to construct temporary tent housing near the Laredo Port of Entry for the implementation… Read more »

Congressman Cuellar Provides Update on the $30 Million for Humanitarian Reimbursements to Local Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations in Laredo  Funding will provide reimbursements for expenses related to humanitarian relief of unaccompanied children and family units at the southern border LAREDO, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) provided an update on the… Read more »

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 »