U.S. Congressmen John Barrow (GA-12) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today introduced a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, H.J. Res 4.  Under this amendment, the President of the United States must submit, and Congress must pass, an annual budget that is balanced.  Currently, 49 states have some form of a balanced budget requirement.  “For decades, the federal… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) on Thursday was sworn into a fifth term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was elected to Congress in 2004 and was first sworn into office in January 2005. “First and foremost, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to return to our nation’s capitol and continue working for the things that matter most to the 28th Congressional… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement after the House passed the Senate legislation to make tax cuts for the middle class permanent, extend critical tax credits for working families, and avert the so-called “fiscal cliff”: "This compromise and the accompanying vote were long overdue. It was imperative that Congress got together to support the bipartisan,… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) on Tuesday was chosen to remain as Vice-Chairman of the House Steering and Policy Committee in the 113th Congress. Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi made the announcement Tuesday. The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee’s main purpose is to set policy and to select fellow members for committee assignments. The committee is also charged with… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar’s legislation, H.R. 915, better known as the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act, today passed the U.S. House of Representatives 397-4. This was the final consideration needed at the Legislative Branch before the legislation is sent to the President’s desk for signature. The bill is returning to the House for consideration after passing the… Read more »

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of State Senator Mario Gallegos Jr. I truly admire his dedication to the people of Texas, especially in Houston. He was a dedicated lawmaker as demonstrated throughout his 20 years of public service. His legacy in the Texas State Legislature will be remembered from years to come.” Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today a $1,501,012 federal grant for the State Veterans’ Home in Floresville.   The award, granted by the Department of Veterans affairs, will defray the costs to replace the HVAC energy management control system, the water heating equipment, the nurse calling system, and the nurse’s stations.    “This grant will go a long way in… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Poteet Independent School District $1.2 million for the Poteet Elementary School Counseling Program (PESCP).   The PESCP has been designed to meet the needs of elementary and junior high school students. The students will be taught alternatives to negative behaviors like violence,… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced two grants totaling $650,000 for Serving Children and Adolescents in Need (SCAN). The federal funds will help establish a Webb County Teen Court and expand the Listo Para Responder Prevention Project. “I commend SCAN and Judge Oscar Liendo for the strong interest they place in helping our troubled teenagers. Many times, all these kids… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced two grants totaling $650,000 for Serving Children and Adolescents in Need (SCAN). The federal funds will help establish a Webb County Teen Court and expand the Listo Para Responder Prevention Project. “I commend SCAN and Judge Oscar Liendo for the strong interest they place in helping our troubled teenagers. Many times, all these kids… Read more »