Rep. Cuellar Announces $260,000 for San Antonio Summer Camp Code for Girls Funds will go towards St. Mary’s University, University of Incarnate Word, and University of Texas San Antonio Coding Camps WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $260,000 in federal funds for three San Antonio Universities through the Texas Workforce Commissions Camp Code grant.… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $110 million for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cattle health initiatives in the FY20 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.  This an increase of $8.5 million from FY19 funding for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and $5 million for the… Read more »

Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) aseguró $110 millones de dólares para la iniciativa de la salud del ganado del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos en el proyecto de la Ley de Asignaciones de Agricultura, Desarrollo Rural, Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos y Agencias Relacionas para el año fiscal 2020. La medida apoyará los esfuerzos de investigación, contención… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced over $124 million in federal funds to help struggling South Texas citrus growers. The funds, included in the U.S. House of Representatives’ fiscal year 2020 Agriculture Appropriations bill, will provide support to citrus farmers and help protect the industry against pests and disease. By allocating funds towards various efforts to help preserve… Read more »

El Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) anunció que más de $124 millones en fondos federales serán usados para ayudar a los cultivadores de cítricos del sur de Texas. Los fondos, incluidos en el año fiscal 2020 de la cámara de representantes de los Estados Unidos, proporcionarán apoyo a los agricultores de cítricos y ayudarán a proteger la industria contra las plagas y las… Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Leads U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group Meeting to Discuss Threat of Tariffs on Mexico Washington, D.C.—As the Chair of the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group (IPG), Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) led a conversation with the congressional members of IPG and a delegation of Mexican lawmakers to discuss the Administration’s decision to impose a 5% tariff on Mexico and… Read more »

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 »