Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the response he received from the Department of State regarding his concerns about Mexico’s delayed water delivery to the United States. “I appreciate the response received from the State Department and will continue to advocate for efforts for swift water delivery.  I am encouraged to see that this issue has been discussed at the highest… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the release of the Privacy Impact Assessment on Customs & Border Protection’s use of both manned and unmanned aircraft systems: “As a Congressman representing a district with over 300 miles of border, I applaud U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy… Read more »

Dear Friends in the Education Community,   I would like to share with you two exciting programs that I learned about during a recent conversation with officials from NASA, the agency in charge of our nation’s space exploration. To encourage student interest in STEM, NASA allows K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to apply for and receive free donations of space artifacts to put… Read more »

Since 1953, the Atascosa Health Center building on W. Oaklawn has held a special place in the hearts of many. To make room for the new facility, the original structure (which first opened as the PleasantonHospital in 1953), was recently demolished. On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Atascosa Health Center administration and staff celebrated with a breakfast and groundbreaking… Read more »

Dear Friends, I am pleased to announce that the White House will be re-opening for limited Public Tours of the East Wing and Executive Residence starting November 5th and beyond. A tour of the White House is a great way for visitors of all ages to visit the heart of our nation's Capitol and learn about the executive decision making process.   … Read more »

Laredo, Texas – On Monday, October 21st, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) presented a total of $446,883 in federal funds to Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc. (SCAN), non-profit organization that advocates for healthy development of families along the Texas-Mexico border. These funds were awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and… Read more »

By Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)  I am the oldest of eight children, and my parents used to take me out to the fields — las piscas — to be with them, as they worked in the hot sun.   Some of the earliest photos of me as a young child are black-and-whites together with my parents in the fields.  My father was a migrant worker from Guerrero, Mexico, who came to America not… Read more »

Congressman Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on his membership to the Congressional Future Caucus: “This week, I joined the bipartisan Congressional Future Caucus, a group that aims to reengage the next generation of American leaders,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar.  “As a father of two young daughters, it is important for me to ensure that the world they inherit… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the nomination of Jeh Johnson as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: “I congratulate Jeh Johnson for his nomination as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and applaud his selection by the Obama Administration.  I commend Secretary Janet Napolitano for her years of service keeping… Read more »

 Dear Friends, Recently, I spoke with representatives at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to inquire about grant and other opportunities available for schools, colleges and universities in our district.  I have long supported science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and believe that it is critical to invest in our educational institutions to… Read more »