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Rep. Cuellar: Pres.’s Anti-Immigrant Hysteria

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Congressman Cuellar responded to reports of an internal Department of Homeland Security memo exploring the possibility of using National Guard troops as a domestic deportation force: “If accurate, this draft proposal by Secretary Kelly, as reported by the Associated Press, is unacceptable. First, this is part of an alarming pattern from President Trump and his Cabinet, of…

Rep. Cuellar: Investigate White House Ties to Russia

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) called on his colleagues to investigate ties between the Russian government and the Trump administration: “Congress has a duty to defend our national security, and to hold the Executive Branch accountable. My colleagues must open an immediate investigation into the Trump administration’s relationships to Russia and the Kremlin, before and after…

Rep. Cuellar: Bridge 1 Renovation Now Due in December

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today provided an update on the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge 1 renovation project in Laredo: “I recently spoke with GSA about the ongoing construction and renovation of the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge 1 in Laredo. The public should know the project is going smoothly, but GSA encountered some structural issues from the…

Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure $560,000 to Fight Zika in Laredo and Zapata

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This afternoon, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the allocation of $560,000 in federal funding to fight the Zika virus on the border.   Congressman Cuellar (D-TX-28) announces $560,000 in federal funds to the City of Laredo Thursday to help with Zika prevention and management. Pictured from left to right are Robert Eads, City of…

Border Congressmen Secure $560,000 to Fight Zika in Hidalgo County

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This afternoon, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Filemon Vela (D-TX-34), and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-15) announced the allocation of $560,000 in federal funding to fight the Zika virus on the border. “I fought for these federal funds so our community can invest in proven prevention methods,” said Rep. Henry Cuellar. “Zika virus infections have been reported here in our border…

Bipartisan Bill to Increase North Am. Devel. Bank Funds Introduced by Texas Border Congressmen

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Late yesterday afternoon, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) introduced the North American Development Bank Improvement and General Capital Increase Authorization Act of 2017, co-sponsored by Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX), Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Rep. Al Green (D-TX), Rep. Gene Green (D-TX), Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX), and Rep. Filemon Vela (D-TX). This legislation…

Border Congressmen: Keep TMC Headquarters on the Border

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This week, a bipartisan congressional delegation of border representatives wrote a letter to Office of Head Start Acting Director Ann Linehan demanding that the headquarters of Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC) remain on the border. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX-34), Congressman Beto O’Rourke (D-TX-16), Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX-23) and…

Rep. Cuellar Issues Statement on Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) has released the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order on immigration: "The President’s Executive Order blocking specific refugees from entering the United States and stranding visa holder around the world goes against the values of our Democracy. It was done without the consent of the Congress and in such a broad way that it…

Rep. Cuellar Meets with Mexican Officials, Business Leaders in Mexico City to Discuss U.S.-Mexico Relations

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) on Friday met with Mexican leaders, senators and businessmen in Mexico City to discuss the U.S.-Mexico relations and the importance of trade between the two countries. “During his first week on the job, President Trump has caused serious concerns for U.S.-Mexico relations with the announcement of his intent to build a giant border wall and tax all U.S.…

Rep. Cuellar Honors Life and Accomplishments of Two Laredoans

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today presented Congressional Recognitions to the family of the late John McKeown, a U.S. Navy and Korean War veteran, and professional photographer Fidel C. Butch Ramirez, Jr., during a ceremony at Laredo City Hall Council Chambers. “Mr. McKeown was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and served in the Korean War, for which he received the National Defense Medal,…