Some Laredo kids are learning all about how our nation's government works, and taking in the sights as well! Students from both Salinas and Bonnie Garcia Elementary are in Washington, D.C. this week. Fifteen fifth graders and their teachers had the opportunity to meet with Congressman Henry Cuellar and speak to him about important topics impacting our society. Several of the… Read more »

The Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017 (HR 2213), introduced by Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee Chairwoman Martha McSally (R-AZ), which would give the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner limited discretion to waive required pre-employment polygraphs for candidates already thoroughly vetted was passed passed by the House.   Specifically, the… Read more »

The former FBI Director, James Comey spent the morning on Capitol Hill testifying before the Senate Intelligence committee about his conversations with President Trump and the Russia Probe. After listening to Comey testify, Congressman Cuellar says that it was a historic moment for the U.S. as far as how an outside counsel will finish conducting an investigation involving Trump’s… Read more »

The clock is ticking down on the public comment period required for the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and border trade groups and elected representatives have been entreating South Texas residents to weigh in. “They’re asking for input from us, and I have to tell you something, I’m embarrassed,” Jose Martinez, president of the San Antonio-based Free Trade… Read more »

La Cámara de Representantes aprobó el miércoles un proyecto de ley que exime de una prueba de polígrafo a quienes soliciten trabajo en la Patrulla Fronteriza (CBP), siempre y cuando vengan de alguna agencia de ley y orden o de las fuerzas armadas, informó The Hill. El proyecto de ley pasó de manera holgada la cámara baja, con una votación 282 a 137, con votos a favor de republicanos y… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of the Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017, a bipartisan bill he is co-sponsoring to solve the severe staffing shortage faced by Customs and Border Protection. “Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is facing a staffing deficit of more than 3,000 positions,” said… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor announced that the City of San Antonio will receive a $1 million federal investment for fiscal year 2017 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expand and improve homeland security preparedness in that city. The funds are part of the Urban Area Security… Read more »

In response to the news that the Department of Veterans Affairs will shift veterans’ medical records to the system used by the Department of Defense, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) said: “I am glad that the Department of Veterans Affairs has taken the next step to streamline the relationship between the military and veteran health care systems. This has been a years-long process of… Read more »

San Antonio recibirá fondos para combatir el terrorismo La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias destinará los fondos para la ciudad. Por TELEMUNDO SAN ANTON San Antonio es una de tres ciudades texanas en recibir este tipo de fondos federales. SAN ANTONIO – La Ciudad de San Antonio recibirá $1 millón por parte del… Read more »

Mayor Taylor and Rep. Cuellar announce $1 million federal investment to expand homeland security preparedness in San Antonio Contact: Leslie Garza, Director of Communications Office: (210) 207-8448, Cell: (210) 269-2297, leslie.garza@sanantonio.gov SAN ANTONIO – (June 6, 2017) – Working with our federal delegation, Mayor Ivy R. Taylor and City Council have helped secure… Read more »