Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives by voting in support of HR 2642, the Agriculture Act of 2014, also known as the Farm Bill.  The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 251-166, will extend all farm and nutrition programs for five years, and includes support for South Texas ranchers negatively impacted by cattle fever… Read more »

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Real People Go to Washington Luis Castaneda: The fifth-grader won his ticket from Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, in an essay contest. Luis wrote that going to the State of the Union would change his life forever and help move him toward his lifetime goal of attending Yale. Asked if his family is proud, Luis' grandmother Sylvia choked back… Read more »

On January 27th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the UPS Laredo facility along with UPS District Manager Craig Weitz, UPS Division Manager Roger Rosas, Laredo Chamber of Commerce President Miguel Conchas, and the Mayor of Laredo Raul Salinas. The facility relocated to a more centralized location which will facilitate service. “Having a new and… Read more »

Local student will hear president talk A lucky fifth grade student in Laredo will be at the nation’s capital today to see President Barack Obama give the State of the Union Address. Luis Castañeda, who attends Cuellar Elementary School, will be hosted by U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar. He was selected through an essay competition in which the first line of his paper stated:… Read more »

  Agilizarán cruce fronterizo de vehículos   El Congresista Henry Cuéllar anuncia la canalización de fondos a México en compañía de Sam Vale, Presidente del Consorcio de Activos del Sur de Texas (STAC por sus siglas en inglés); Rigo Villarreal, Superintendente de los Puentes de McAllen-Hidalgo y Anzaldúas; Norberto Salinas, Alcalde de Mission; Jim Darling, Alcalde… Read more »

House votes to limit abortion coverage under Affordable Care Act The House voted Tuesday to permanently ban federal spending on abortion, and to block the flow of federal subsidies to ObamaCare insurance plans that cover abortion. Members voted 227-188 to pass the No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act, H.R. 7. The bill is similar to one the House passed in 2011 with the help of 16… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will host fifth grader Luis Castañeda from Dr. Cuellar Elementary School at the nation’s capital to see President Barack Obama give the State of the Union Address. Luis was selected in an essay competition in which the first line of his paper stated, “Going to Washington D.C. with Dr. Henry Cuellar will be the highlight of my life.” Rep. Cuellar will… Read more »

Discussion turns to San Antonio-Mexico City rail service LAREDO, TX — Plans to build a high speed passenger rail service from San Antonio to Monterrey could be extended to Mexico City, a congressman from Nuevo León tells the Guardian.   Diputado Marco Antonio González says permits and right of way acquisition have already been… Read more »

US–Mexico High-Speed Railway Proposed A proposed high-speed rail line between the U.S. and Mexico could improve trade, reduce travel time, and increase tourism between the two countries. Representative Henry Cuellar – who represents a crazy-shaped district in Texas that runs from the west side of San Antonio, around to the south of the city, then takes a sharp left to the Rio… Read more »