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 »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on his vote to end the Republican shutdown and increase the debt limit: “Today I joined my colleagues across the aisle and voted to end the Republican shutdown and increase the debt ceiling.  The final vote count was 285-144, with almost two thirds of the Republican caucus voting to keep the government closed and… Read more »

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“Today, I stood with more than 40 of my colleagues to call for an end to finger pointing between Republicans and Democrats and a start to consensus building.  This is a time for elected officials here in Washington to do what we came here for – sit down with our colleagues, use common sense, and find a compromise that benefits the country.  As representatives of the American… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar called La Vernia resident Timothy Haight on Oct. 3, in response to a letter Haight sent to the congressman. Haight, a veteran of the Iraq War and employee at Fort Sam Houston, said he and his wife rely on federal paychecks and are both currently on furlough; he urged the congressman to work to avoid a government shutdown, saying "Please, don't let the GOP and the… Read more »

Dear Friends, This week, I announced $2,703,707 in federal funds to the Laredo International Airport along with Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez, District V Council Member Roque Vela, Jr., City Manager Carlos Villarreal, and International Airport Manager Jose Flores.   These funds were awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration to construct perimeter security fencing,… Read more »

Obamacare showdown in Texas - POLITICO.com Print View The ground war over Obamacare -  the one that will determine whether people sign up — will be won and lost in places like Texas. If Obamacare fails in the Lone Star State — that is, if a significant portion of the 6.1 million uninsured Texans don’t or can’t enroll — then the White House could miss its national enrollment… Read more »