Small businesses create 75 percent of all new employment opportunities and make up 99 percent of all employers. They account for nearly half of all sales revenues nationwide. Given the vast scope of the small business sector, improvements in it have ramifications throughout the State of Texas and across the nation. There is an avenue to improvement: the federal procurement market, as it holds the ... Read more »

On Wednesday, February 28, Congressman Henry Cuellar welcomed Eddie Aldrete, Senior Vice President for the International Bank of Commerce, to Washington DC and congratulated him on his joining the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Board of Directors. “Eddie Aldrete has proven to be a dedicated community leader,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I nominated him because I know he will bring many g... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar celebrated the arrival of a new federally funded fire engine for the Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department. Funds for the purchase of this new fire truck were secured in August of 2005 under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is a program of the Preparedness Direct... Read more »

Today, Congress passed H.R. 976, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007, which Congressman Henry Cuellar voted in favor of. This bipartisan bill provides for $1.3 billion in tax cuts that are specifically designed to help small businesses invest in new equipment and promote hiring of disadvantaged workers. H.R. 976 will help small businesses to grow and hire new workers, keeping our economy strong.... Read more »

On Wednesday, February 14, Congressman Henry Cuellar held a video and telephone conference for superintendents and other educators in the 28th Congressional District to discuss education issues. Also participating in the conference was David Dunn, Chief of Staff for Margaret Spellings, the Secretary of Education. “This Congress is planning to introduce many important pieces of legislation that wil... Read more »

Today, Congress passed H.R. 365, The Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007, which was co-sponsored by Congressman Henry Cuellar. The bill charges the Environmental Protection Agency with the development of health-based guidelines to assist state and local authorities in cleaning up former methamphetamine lab sites. “Methamphetamine labs are often found in residential areas such as house... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted in favor of a $463 billion joint funding resolution for fiscal year 2007, which completes work on last year’s appropriations bills. Under this resolution most programs will be funded at 2006 levels adjusted for increased pay cost. Adjustments were made to meet critical needs, which include: Veterans Healthcare and Defense Health programs; public housing progr... Read more »

As a lifelong resident of the U.S. border with Mexico, I know quite well the economic and security challenges that have become a part of the everyday lives of my constituents. Since I arrived in Washington to serve in Congress, I have committed myself to improving the lives of Americans living on the border. One thing I have learned is that improvements in border conditions cannot take place in a... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar introduced the Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007. A companion bill was introduced by Senator John Cornyn of Texas earlier today. The bill mandates that Mexican nationals with laser visas, a machine-readable border crossing card, be given the same length-of-stay opportunities as Canadian visitors. Currently Mexican nationals with laser visas are allowed ... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Charlotte Independent School District was awarded $188, 289.01 from the Universal Service Administrative Company, a program administered by the Federal Communications Commission. The money will provide financial support for telecommunications services in schools across the United States. Charlotte ISD will use the funds to update technology and i... Read more »