On Thursday, September 19th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) shared remarks with Congressman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA25), at the Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus 2013 Science and Technology Fair. The annual event featured booth exhibitions conducted by universities, industry representatives, and federal agencies, such as US Geological Survey, Customs and Border Protection,… Read more »
On Thursday, September 19th, Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement regarding his vote against HR 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act.
“Today, I voted against HR 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, a bill that would cut $40 billion from nutrition assistance programs and deny Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Programs… Read more »
SPEECH OF
HON. HENRY CUELLAR
OF TEXAS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Mister Speaker, I rise today to recognize San Antonio Journalist Monica Navarro, an award recipient of the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists - Henry Guerra Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Journalism.
For 30 years, Monica has been a reporter… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement regarding the ongoing situation in Syria:
“This weekend, the United States and Russia reached a framework agreement to secure and destroy Syria's chemical stockpile. As part of this agreement, Syria will be required to submit to inspections of all chemical weapons sites and eliminate all chemical weapons materials… Read more »
Laredo, TX. – Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX/28) presented $300,000 in federal funds in support of a collaborative partnership between the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter. In attendance were Webb County Judge Danny Valdez, Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar and Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter Director Sister Rosemary Welsh.… Read more »
Congressman Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement after President Obama’s remarks to the nation on potential U.S. involvement in Syria:
“I am encouraged by President Obama’s decision to postpone his call for a vote by Congress on the use of military force in Syria. Our nation has been at war for over a decade and I think Americans are wary of expending our financial… Read more »
On September 6th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), along with Texas A&M International University President Dr. Ray Keck, presented a total of $1,516,498.00 in federal funds to TAMIU STEM Program.
Nine of the 10 fastest-growing occupations that require at least a bachelor’s degree will require significant scientific or mathematical training. With these grants, TAMIU will help tap… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX/28) helped cast the national education spotlight on South Texas during a lively discussion at Texas A&M International University that sought to create new educational opportunities for Hispanics. The event took place with leaders from the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics (WHIEEH) and who traveled through South and West… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX-28) presented a $1,560,000 federal grant to Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc., a Laredo-based non-profit organization that fosters healthy development for children and families. The grant will fund a new program, “Mujeres Sanas en la Frontera,” or “Healthy Women on the Border,” that will benefit women in Webb County. The goal of… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on President Obama’s decision to seek congressional approval for military action against Syria:
“I applaud President Obama’s decision to seek congressional authorization for military action against Syria. I have called upon the President to take such an action over the past few days, and I am encouraged to see that… Read more »
