WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) Act of 2011, H.R. 915, named after ICE Special Agent Jaime Zapata was voted out of the House Homeland Security Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee and heads for a vote in the House Homeland Security Committee, putting the bill one step closer to becoming law. The bill would enhance border security and reduce security threats by authorizing and appropriating funds for law enforcement units on the border. Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), the Korea Caucus and other Members of Congress attended a policy briefing Wednesday hosted by the Korean Ambassador to the United States, Han Duk-soo. The meeting was attended by nearly a dozen bipartisan Members of Congress, including CPTC Chairman and founder Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28). Read more »
Washington, D.C. – San Antonio is one of 30 major U.S. cities that will lose funding from a U.S. Department of Homeland Security program that helps cities prevent, protect and respond to acts of terrorism in high-density urban communities.
In response, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) addressed a letter to Congressman Peter King, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee that urges him to conduct oversight hearings to examine the cuts to homeland security grant programs for fiscal years (FY) 2011 and 2012. Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced introduction of a bill that will put downward pressure on gas prices, helping consumers deal with rising costs this summer. Read more »
Hidalgo County, Texas – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced federal funds in the amount of $7,096,275 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. The cities of Alton, Hidalgo and Palmview all received funds for rural development projects in their respective communities in South Texas. Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), a bipartisan coalition dedicated to promoting trade as a tool to spur economic growth and job creation in the United States, as well as Members of the Congressional Colombia Caucus and interested Members of Congress, hosted a trade policy briefing Thursday with the Colombian Ambassador to the United States, Gabriel Silva. The meeting was attended by more than a dozen bipartisan Members of Congress, including CPTC Chairman and founder Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28). Read more »
“President Obama’s speech in El Paso today touched on the realization of the American dream. As a child of migrant farm workers, I have seen firsthand that they contribute immensely to the growth and prosperity of our country. Read more »
"Sunday night’s announcement by President Obama that U.S. Armed Forces have killed Osama Bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda and the terrorist responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans on September 11, 2001, comes at a time when U.S. Armed Forces continue to fight for our freedoms and work to bring peace to the people of the Middle East and other regions of the world. Read more »
Laredo, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced today that the Laredo Fire Department will receive $3,887,964 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to hire 30 new full time frontline firefighters. The new personnel will provide a minimum of four firefighters on scene per fire call, enhancing the Laredo Fire Department’s abilities to comply with staffing, response and operation standards established by the NFPA and OSHA. These funds will increase EMS effectiveness and the overall safety of the community. Read more »
The office of Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, will host a service academy informational session for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in attending one of our prestigious service academies. The session will include information about all of the academies and the nomination process for Congressman Cuellar’s office. Read more »
