Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement after Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords announced her retirement from Congress to focus on her recovery: “Gabrielle Giffords is a shining example of American character.  Her journey since the tragedy is a true inspiration. “Her strength and resilience is remarkable.  Her presence in the House will be missed, but… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-California) will sit side by side at the President’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. “We are sitting together in the spirit of bipartisanship and cooperation;” said Cuellar. “We may not always agree on our issues, but we understand that to get things done Democrats and Republicans have to work together.”… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) praised an Executive Order signed by President Barack Obama today that will help boost tourism and travel and in turn help create jobs and foster economic growth. “South Texas is one of those ‘best-kept-secret’ regions when it comes to tourist hot-spots, and initiatives that are designed to spur tourism and travel are an excellent way to help… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-Laredo), today recognized the many health care benefits that the Affordable Care Act has provided for millions of Americans and will work hard to make sure these benefits are not taken away. “As each provision rolls into effect, we witness the real-life positive impacts that it has on our parents, children, and grandparents and our families can rest assured… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) released the following statement on a report issued from Woods & Poole Economics, Inc., indicating the out of 366 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs),Laredo, Texas, ranks first for percentage job gains over the decade, with a projected employment growth rate of 2.51 percent over the next ten years. “Job creation is the lifeblood to restoring… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the City of McAllen will receive a $1,350,756 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood alleviation to the Retiree Haven subdivision.   FEMA, under the Hazard Mitigation Grant program, has obligated funding directly to the State of Texas Department of Public Safety’s Division… Read more »

A local congressman said he plans to introduce legislation that will allow local private and public entities to provide funding for international bridge infrastructure improvements. Read more at http://www.themonitor.com/articles/int-57922-mission-private.html             … Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) unveiled the naming of the “Schertz Veterans Post Office,” formally known as the United States Postal Service facility in Schertz, Texas. This post office was named in honor of those who served in our nation’s armed forces in Schertz, Texas, surrounding areas and the nation. “After introducing legislation that became law to name this post… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) presented four medals to Mr. Rodolfo Marquez that were entitled to him for his service in the Korean War. “Requests from constituents, no matter the scope or size, are handled with the utmost attention and care,” Congressman Cuellar said. “The request from Mr. Rodolfo Garcia was no different – I made it a point to see that Mr. Garcia received… Read more »

Hoy se llevo acabo la ceremonia oficial de juramentacion de la juez de federal Marina Garcia Marmolejo y las camaras de Univision Laredo estuvieron en exclusiva. Presentes mas de 20 jueces del sur de Texas, autoridades de Laredo asi como familiares asistieron al evento...… Read more »