As a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) understands the importance of keeping the federal government funded. Congress has passed five of twelve spending bills in FY19, which leaves seven bills, which are set to expire at midnight on December 21. These bills include funding for the Department of Homeland Security, the federal agency at the… Read more »
Today, Congressman
Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $84,000 in federal funding for Webb County to
purchase a new public shuttle bus from the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA). This new addition to the County’s bus fleet will improve transit
operations in rural areas, increasing public transportation for disabled and
elderly individuals in Webb County. Funds for this grant program… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Terri Sewell (AL-07), Shelia Jackson Lee (TX-18), Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Pete Aguilar (CA-31), was named Chief Deputy Whip by House Majority Whip-Elect James E. Clyburn for the 116th Congress. The Congressman released the following… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) has continually called for U.S. Troops on the border to be sent home for the holidays and to not extend their mission past the expiration date. Today, the Congressman released the following statement in response to reports showing that hundreds of troops will be sent home this week:
“I am encouraged to see that many of the U.S.… Read more »
WASHINGTON - El Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) ha pedido continuamente que las tropas de los Estados Unidos en la frontera se envíen a sus hogares para las vacaciones y que no se extienda su misión más allá de la fecha de vencimiento. Hoy, el Congresista emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta a informes que muestran que cientos de soldados serán enviados a casa esta semana:
“Me… Read more »
Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and
Filemon Vela (TX-34) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Head Start has awarded a continuation grant of
$27,236,014 to Hidalgo County Head Start. This grant will help implement
comprehensive child development programs that prepare young students, ages
three to four,… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives by voting for H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 369-47, will extend all agriculture and nutrition programs for the next five years, that includes support for farmers and ranchers in Texas… Read more »
LAREDO, TEXAS -- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the removal of barbed wire on the border in Laredo, Texas.
“I just spoke to Director of the Joint Task Force-West Manny Padilla, who informed me that they will be removing barbed wire in Laredo that was prepared by the troops in recent months as an attempt to impede the… Read more »
LAREDO, TEXAS -- Hoy, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) emitió la siguiente declaración con respecto a la remoción del alambre de púas en la frontera en Laredo, Texas:
"Acabo de hablar con el Director de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta-West Manny Padilla, quien me informó que retirarán el alambre de púas en Laredo, que fue preparado por las tropas en los últimos meses como un… Read more »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the passing of former President George H.W. Bush:
“Today, we remember President George H.W. Bush and the incredible legacy that he leaves behind. His unyielding leadership, commitment and servitude to his family and to our country will be matched by none.
“George H.W. Bush was a loving husband and father,… Read more »
