Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosted a multi-city grants videoconference in which 100 participants gained insightful knowledge of the latest tools and resources available to submit a successful grant application. Congressman Cuellar and representatives from the Congressional Research Service, Grants.gov, and The Foundation Center joined participants at throughout the district via… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) has declared all counties in the 28th Congressional District a disaster area due to the extreme drought.  As a result of this designation, ranchers and farmers are eligible to apply with the FSA for assistance due to losses. Counties in the 28th… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar invites teachers to participate in the 2013 Summer Teacher Institutes offered by the Library of Congress in Washington DC. The institutes consist of five different weeklong seminars that will provide educators with useful and necessary tools on how to integrate resources into classroom teaching. “This is a tremendous opportunity for teachers all over the… Read more »

U.S. Congressmen John Barrow (GA-12) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today introduced a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, H.J. Res 4.  Under this amendment, the President of the United States must submit, and Congress must pass, an annual budget that is balanced.  Currently, 49 states have some form of a balanced budget requirement.  “For decades, the federal… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) on Thursday was sworn into a fifth term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was elected to Congress in 2004 and was first sworn into office in January 2005. “First and foremost, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to return to our nation’s capitol and continue working for the things that matter most to the 28th Congressional… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement after the House passed the Senate legislation to make tax cuts for the middle class permanent, extend critical tax credits for working families, and avert the so-called “fiscal cliff”: "This compromise and the accompanying vote were long overdue. It was imperative that Congress got together to support the bipartisan,… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) on Tuesday was chosen to remain as Vice-Chairman of the House Steering and Policy Committee in the 113th Congress. Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi made the announcement Tuesday. The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee’s main purpose is to set policy and to select fellow members for committee assignments. The committee is also charged with… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar’s legislation, H.R. 915, better known as the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act, today passed the U.S. House of Representatives 397-4. This was the final consideration needed at the Legislative Branch before the legislation is sent to the President’s desk for signature. The bill is returning to the House for consideration after passing the… Read more »

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of State Senator Mario Gallegos Jr. I truly admire his dedication to the people of Texas, especially in Houston. He was a dedicated lawmaker as demonstrated throughout his 20 years of public service. His legacy in the Texas State Legislature will be remembered from years to come.” Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today a $1,501,012 federal grant for the State Veterans’ Home in Floresville.   The award, granted by the Department of Veterans affairs, will defray the costs to replace the HVAC energy management control system, the water heating equipment, the nurse calling system, and the nurse’s stations.    “This grant will go a long way in… Read more »