In honor of Memorial Day, which will be Monday, May 29 this year, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released a video message to constituents. He reminded viewers of the true meaning of the holiday, encouraged them to support the families of fallen troops, and asked veterans struggling with memories of lost friends to reach out for help at the Veterans Crisis Line.
The video is available… Read more »
On Friday, May 26, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) held a press conference with officials from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) at the Mission CEED Building, to announce that UTRGV will receive more than $2.7 million this year, and possibly more than $13.9 million over the next five years, to help high school students prepare for college.
The funds come from Upward… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announces funding and legislative language to protect clean drinking water in rural areas and colonias in South Texas.
The House of Representatives passed the measures as part of the Omnibus Appropriations Act earlier this month.
“Managing the natural resources that we all have to share is a fundamental role of government,” said Congressman… Read more »
Today, Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) responded to the independent Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which was passed by the House of Representatives and has been sent to the Senate for consideration, will leave 23 million Americans uninsured. (Assessment can be viewed here: https://www.cbo.gov/publication/52752)
He said:
“I voted against… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that colleges and universities in San Antonio may receive up to $9,046,355 over the next five years to help high school students prepare for higher education, via Upward Bound grants from the U.S. Department of Education. Congressman Cuellar helped increase the funding for this program in the Appropriations Committee.
The funds come… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that Laredo Community College is eligible to receive up to $2,142,415 over the next five years to help high school students prepare for college, via Upward Bound grants from the U.S. Department of Education. Congressman Cuellar helped increase the funding for this program in the Appropriations Committee.
Upward Bound grants are part of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced Atascosa high school students are eligible to receive up to $1,583,745 for college readiness program over the next five years from the U.S. Department of Education. Congressman Cuellar helped increase the funding for this program in the Appropriations Committee.
The funds come from Upward Bound grants from the U.S. Department of… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) was joined by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas Nathan Hecht in expressing concern at President Trump’s proposed elimination of the non-profit Legal Services Corporation today.
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is an independent, non-profit established by Congress to provide low-income Americans with legal aid in civil matters. They… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) responds to the President’s budget proposal:
“This budget has big gifts for the rich, big cuts for the poor.
The American people have made themselves clear. They want responsible, efficient government spending, with smart investments in programs that work.
Instead, the President has proposed a bizarre, ideological budget. His reckless cuts would… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and his staff met with law enforcement across Texas Congressional District 28 during National Police Week to discuss local issues and honor their service.
“Every day, our law enforcement professionals work hard to keep our local communities and nation safe from crime and terrorism,” Congressman Cuellar said. “My staff and I met with law enforcement and… Read more »
