WASHINGTON— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the Conference Committee on Homeland Security Appropriations, announced that he added language in the fiscal year 2019 appropriations package to protect sensitive areas in the Rio Grande Valley. He also included language requiring U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reach mutual agreements with local communities in Starr… Read more »

WASHINGTON– Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the passing of Representative John D. Dingell Jr. of Michigan, the longest serving Member of Congress: “Chairman John Dingell was a war hero, a public servant, and a loving husband and father. Through his 59 years of service, the American people witnessed his unyielding commitment and dedication… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosted San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg as his guest to President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol and said the following: “Mayor Nirenberg has been a dedicated public servant and deserves thanks for his efforts in San Antonio. He has worked alongside myself and other officials on a variety of matters pertaining… Read more »

WASHINGTON— This week, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees of Homeland Security, Defense and Agriculture, voted in favor of H.R.790 - Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019, which would overrule President Trump’s pay freeze for federal employees and bring the 2019 pay increase for them in line with the… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Esta semana, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28), miembro del Comité de Asignaciones de la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos y de los Subcomités de Seguridad Nacional, Defensa y Agricultura, votó a favor de HR790 - Ley Federal de Equidad de la Fuerza Laboral Civil de 2019, que anularía el bloqueo del presidente Trump de aumentos de salarios para los empleados… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Conference Committee and a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees of Homeland Security, Defense and Agriculture, announced that he added language in the fiscal year 2019 Democratic border security proposal prohibiting the use of funds from this and prior year Acts… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Hoy, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28), miembro del Comité de Asignaciones de la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos y de los Subcomités de Seguridad Nacional, Defensa y Agricultura, publicó la siguiente declaración sobre un nuevo informe de la Oficina de Presupuesto del Congreso (CBO) que muestra que el cierre de gobierno de Trump costó permanentemente a la… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees of Homeland Security, Defense and Agriculture, released the following statement on a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report showing that the Trump Shutdown permanently cost the national economy $3 billion: “Shutdowns impact both families and businesses… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees of Homeland Security, Defense and Agriculture, released the following statement following a deal made with Congressional leaders and the President to reopen the federal government through February 15, ending the government shutdown: “Finally, the President has taken… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees of Homeland Security, Defense and Agriculture, voted in support of H.R. 648, a bipartisan package to reopen the federal government and fund all agencies outside Homeland Security through September 30. This package provides yet another chance for Senate GOP and the… Read more »