Yesterday, the General Services Administration (GSA) submitted an important next step in the years-long process to secure new courthouse facilities in McAllen, Texas, championed by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28).
A new GSA study (attached) lays out four options for the future of McAllen’s courthouse, which earlier studies ordered by Rep. Cuellar found… Read more »
In response to reports that President Trump will postpone the fight over funding a border wall, likely averting a government shutdown, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said:
“Americans deserve to see bipartisan collaboration on the real challenges facing this country. Lately, instead they’ve seen threats to shut down the government, and an expensive plan to use their tax dollars for an… Read more »
In response to threats from President Trump to shut down the government if Congress will not approve funds to build a fence on our southern border, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) said:
“President Trump is threatening to shut down the government if he doesn’t get to build his symbolic border wall. He wants to cut things like education, transportation, and health care, to fund his pet… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced the acceptance of Poteet High School seniors Emma Foster into the United States Naval Academy, and Rex Yee into the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Both will enter during the fall 2017 academic semester.
Congressman Cuellar presents Poteet High School senior Emma… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced the acceptance of La Vernia High School senior Alyssa Tamburo into the United States Air Force Academy for the fall 2017 academic semester.
Congressman Cuellar presents La Vernia High School senior Alyssa Tamburo with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition on Monday in honor of being… Read more »
Today at the World Trade Bridge, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) joined City of Laredo leaders, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, and representatives of the international trade community to announce that federal officials have approved the city’s planned $10.3 million FAST Lane Expansion Project.
“This expansion will streamline international commerce through Laredo,… Read more »
For Immediate Release
April 20, 2017
Contact: Xochitl Mora, Director, Office of Communications
O: (956) 681-1202 / M: (956) 662-9269 / E: xmora@mcallen.net
Anzalduas Bridge Proposal Selected for
CBP Donations Acceptance Program
Local leaders credit bipartisan efforts for program inclusion
(McAllen, TX) Yesterday, the City of McAllen received notice from U.S.… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced the acceptance of Gabriel “Gabe” Acosta into the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School.
Congressman Cuellar presents United High School Senior Gabriel "Gabe" Acosta with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition in honor of being accepted into the Naval Academy Preparatory… Read more »
Today, Senate Democrats released a report (attached) attempting to estimate the cost of President Trump’s proposed border wall idea.
In response, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), a member of the Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee which funds Border Patrol, wrote:
"A new report has found that President Trump's border wall idea may cost up to $70 billion taxpayer dollars -… Read more »
Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notified Laredo-based Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC), which runs Head Start programs for the children of migrants, that they might soon face a ban on receiving federal funds.
The notification letter (attached) proposed this ‘debarment’ of TMC, which until now has been largely funded through federal contracts, due… Read more »
