Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on President Obama’s decision to seek congressional approval for military action against Syria:
“I applaud President Obama’s decision to seek congressional authorization for military action against Syria. I have called upon the President to take such an action over the past few days, and I am encouraged to see that… Read more »
Laredo, TX – On Thursday, August 29th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) and Laredo Catholic Bishop James Tamayo spoke in a town hall meeting on the need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Bishop Tamayo presented the Catholic Church’s position on immigration reform and encouraged audience members to actively advocating for reform, highlighting individual stories of immigrant… Read more »
On Wednesday, August 28th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)’s grants coordinators, in association with the University of Texas Pan Am Rio South Texas Regional Procurement Technical Assistance Center, hosted a seminar providing resources for small business owners.
The seminar offered an overview of the application process for contracts with federal, state, or local governments… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX28) grants coordinators met with city and county officials in Webb and La Salle counties on August 19th through August 21st. The grants team assists individuals, businesses and organizations in applying for loans and grants from federal agencies such as, United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal… Read more »
Every day, millions of dollars in commerce cross our southern border. Trade in goods and services with Mexico totals more than $500 billion and is the lifeblood of the South Texas region, creating jobs and providing income to thousands of hardworking Americans. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, more than 450,000 jobs in Texas rely on trade with Mexico.
My hometown of Laredo,… Read more »
On August 23rd in Laredo, TX, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) hosted the 8th Annual Border Health Conference in collaboration with the Border Health Caucus/Texas Medical Association. Previously hosted in Washington, DC, this is the first time the conference was held in Texas and on the border.
“Communities along the border face a unique set of challenges in providing… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced over $107 million in federal funding for state and local preparedness programs for Fiscal Year 2013. These funds will provide resources for assessment, response, recovery from acts of terrorism and threats to urban areas, as well as to enhance border security… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) along with City of Converse Mayor Suarez and Fire Chief Richard Wendt presented a $195,000 in grant funds to the Converse Fire & EMS Department
“The City of Converse firefighters and emergency medical services unit have demonstrated acts of valor during times of extreme danger,” Congressman Cuellar said. “There have been several deaths and… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX28) grants coordinators met today with city and county officials in Zapata county to discuss federal funding opportunities. The grants team assists individuals, businesses and organizations in applying for loans and grants from federal agencies such as, United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D/TX-28) presented the City of Encinal with a $1,513,000 loan from the United States Department of Agrigulture (USDA). In attendance at the event was City of Encinal Mayor Sylvano Sanchez and USDA Rural Department State Director Paco Valentin.
“The successful progressive development of the City of Encinal has been evident throughout the past few years,”… Read more »
