Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Agua Special Utility District (Agua SUD) has received $8 million in federal investment dollars that will fund the construction of a wastewater collection system in the City of Palmview.
In 2013, Agua SUD estimated that 99% of its service area had drinking water service, but only 9% had wastewater service. … Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released an informational video for residents of the 28th District of Texas highlighting the importance of investment in science research and technology and outlining resources for students and families interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. He was joined by Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Assistant Director… Read more »
Local Leaders Hear From Top Congressional Leaders in Washington
Posted: Thu 4:45 PM, May 08, 2014
By: Steve Fullhart - Email
WASHINGTON, DC - Local leaders have had dozens of meetings this week on Capitol Hill with members of the Texas congressional delegation. Plus, top national leaders spent time with the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce… Read more »
COMMENTARY: Stopping the flow of drugs internationally
U.S. REP. HENRY CUELLAR | Guest columnist
I recently joined Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, R-Ky., and other members of the Appropriations Committee to meet with Colombian and Mexican officials to discuss joint efforts to combat the spread of illegal narcotics.
The United States, Mexico and Colombia have a partnership… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) spoke on the House Floor in support of increased funds to reduce the benefits claims backlog that affects many Texans veterans. Rep. Cuellar voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2015 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which passed the House on Wednesday evening. The bill now head to the Senate for… Read more »
Texas representatives pleased at recent veteran funding bill’s passage
Posted on May 2, 2014 | By William T. Brown
Houston area House members expressed their pleasure Thursday at the overwhelming passage of a bill to fund the Veterans Affairs Administration, saying they believe it will pressure the agency to reduce its enormous backlog of benefits claims and provide… Read more »
Cuellar calls for reduction of veterans’ claims backlog
Posted: Thu 9:23 AM, May 01, 2014
By: Matt McGovern Email
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of Cuellar) – Congressman Henry Cuellar spoke on the House Floor in support of increased funds to reduce the benefits claims backlog that affects many Texans veterans. Rep. Cuellar voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2015 Military Construction… Read more »
CBP looking for 2,000 new officers
Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:40 pm
Mark Reagan | The Brownsville Herald
BROWNSVILLE — Approximately 25 percent of the 2,000 new positions U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it is hiring will be stationed in Texas, officials said.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, said that Texas would do well in receiving some 500 CBP officers… Read more »
8 million Americans enrolled in Healthcare Plan under ACA
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that 8 million Americans had enrolled in a healthcare plan under the Affordable Care Act since the Marketplace opened in October 2013. The announcement comes at a time when healthcare costs nationally are growing at the slowest level on record, Medicare spending… Read more »
