Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) joined Congressman Lloyd Doggett in introducing H.R. 885, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2013. This legislation guarantees the growth of the San Antonio Missions Park and provides for the preservation of historic areas in and around San Antonio and Floresville. Joining Congressman Cuellar in… Read more »
Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Filemon Vela (TX-34), Pete Gallego (TX-23), and Beto O’ Rourke (TX-16) unified efforts to address the impact these automatic and arbitrary spending cuts will have in their respective districts when sequestration goes into effect this Friday, March 1.
Earlier this week, the White House released… Read more »
“I am pleased to have voted today with my colleagues in the House for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) to ensure justice is served for the victims of domestic violence and abuse. The prevention of domestic violence and the safety and security of women should not be a partisan issue.” Read more »
Report Shows Communities Along Southwest Border are Safe
Today the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on crime and violence data along the U.S. side of the southwest border, entitled Southwest Border Security: Data Are Limited and Concerns Vary about Spillover Crime along the Southwest Border (GAO-13-175). The report, requested by Rep. Bennie G.… Read more »
The National Journal’s 2012 congressional vote ratings place Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) one of the most centrist Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Among the returning members, Congressman Cuellar is the 5th most conservative Democrat in the 112th Congress and the 1st most conservative Texas Democrat.
"I support good policy and I support legislation… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar issued the statement below following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address:
“Tonight, President Obama addressed some of the biggest issues of concern for the American people. However, there is more work that needs to be done. First, we need to work with our friends across the aisle to find an effective way to reduce our nation’s deficit.… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) on Friday visited and toured the Alamo Colleges Floresville Center. While at the Center, he also visited an Aerospace Academy Class and spoke to the students about the importance of obtaining a higher education degree.
In 2008, Congressman Cuellar was instrumental in securing the $1.429 million that started the construction of the Floresville Center.… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) on Saturday visited the Imaginarium of South Texas, Laredo’s children’s museum, to deliver more than one hundred books donated from the Library of Congress.
As part of the book-give-away, Congressman Cuellar invited children to attend the event to pick up a free book of choice.
“In this age of modern technology and cable TV, we want to make sure… Read more »
Upon his return from Mexico City late Wednesday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) expressed satisfaction with the results of the meetings he had with members of President Enrique Peña Nieto’s cabinet.
During the meetings, Cuellar and the officials discussed issues that directly impact both the United States and Mexico, including border security, immigration reform, and trade and… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), the only Texas Democrat appointed to the powerful House Committee on Appropriations, announced today that he received appointments to the Subcommittee for Homeland Security and the Subcommittee for State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs for the 113th Congress.
“Homeland Security is a critical national policy segment that our nation must… Read more »
