Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement regarding the ongoing situation in Syria: “This weekend, the United States and Russia reached a framework agreement to secure and destroy Syria's chemical stockpile.  As part of this agreement, Syria will be required to submit to inspections of all chemical weapons sites and eliminate all chemical weapons materials… Read more »

Last week in Washington, I joined with three of my colleagues to urge the U.S. House of Representatives to act on the national momentum to enact immigration reform. As part of two Democrats and two Republicans, it was a unique moment to discuss how we can fix our broken immigration system. I thank my fellow members of Congress, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., Rep. David Valadao… Read more »

Laredo, TX. – Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX/28) presented $300,000 in federal funds in support of a collaborative partnership between the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter. In attendance were Webb County Judge Danny Valdez, Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar and Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter Director Sister Rosemary Welsh.… Read more »

In June, Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas spoke at a conference where he declared he wanted to embed performance measures in each agency’s appropriations bill. What would this look like? When Cuellar served in the Texas legislature, he saw how his state used performance information in the budget process. Appointed earlier this year to the House Appropriations Committee, he… Read more »

La apertura del sector energético mexicano a la inversión extranjera convertiría a Norteamérica en el nuevo Medio Oriente, aseguró en entrevista con REFORMA el congresista estadounidense Henry Cuellar.  "Si México es capaz de hacer pasar la reforma energética de manera que pueda atraer inversiones extranjeras, ésto supondría que al juntar Canadá, Estados Unidos y México nos… Read more »

Congressman Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement after President Obama’s remarks to the nation on potential U.S. involvement in Syria: “I am encouraged by President Obama’s decision to postpone his call for a vote by Congress on the use of military force in Syria. Our nation has been at war for over a decade and I think Americans are wary of expending our financial… Read more »

On September 6th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), along with Texas A&M International University President Dr. Ray Keck, presented a total of $1,516,498.00 in federal funds to TAMIU STEM Program. Nine of the 10 fastest-growing occupations that require at least a bachelor’s degree will require significant scientific or mathematical training. With these grants, TAMIU will help tap… Read more »

  Dear Friends, I would like to make sure you are aware of an opportunity provided by the State of Texas to receive surplus military equipment for your local Law Enforcement Agency.   The Texas 1033 Military Surplus Property Program allows the Secretary of Defense to transfer excess Department of Defense (DoD) personal property, such as weapons, aircraft, and armored response… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX/28) helped cast the national education spotlight on South Texas during a lively discussion at Texas A&M International University that sought to create new educational opportunities for Hispanics. The event took place with leaders from the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics (WHIEEH) and who traveled through South and West… Read more »

  Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX-28) presented a $1,560,000 federal grant to Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc., a Laredo-based non-profit organization that fosters healthy development for children and families. The grant will fund a new program, “Mujeres Sanas en la Frontera,” or “Healthy Women on the Border,” that will benefit women in Webb County.  The goal of… Read more »