Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted for the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments to $2,000.
“Millions of Americans are struggling to put food on the table, to pay their rent or mortgage, or to keep up with medical bills that they have… Read more »
MISSION, Texas – U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar says Congress is pumping an additional $7 billion into broadband connectivity.
The Laredo Democrat welcomed the appropriation, arguing that the funding is particularly needed along the U.S.-Mexico border and in rural areas. He said improving internet access will be one of his top issues for 2021.
“We added about $7 billion for broadband… Read more »
On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar held a press conference to discuss updates on the future of border wall funding, sharing details about President-elect Joe Biden’s discretionary authority over the funding.
Congressional leaders added $1.375 billion for border wall funding at the insistence of senators and President Donald Trump. However, Cuellar said that after inauguration, there… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement in support of a vote by Unanimous Consent to increase the economic impact payments to $2,000:
“House Democrats and I have been fighting for more direct payments to the American people since the beginning. In May, I voted for the Heroes Act, which provided up to $6,000 in direct payments per household, because we… Read more »
HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — The Department of Defense is preparing to halt construction on the border wall near the U.S.-Mexico border once President-Elect Joe Biden takes office, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, revealed.
While the Trump administration is ramping up construction of the border wall on various portions of the nearly 2,000-mile boundary, Cuellar says officials are expecting… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured the passage of the Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act of 2020 in both the House and Senate. The Donations Acceptance Program (DAP) enables U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to explore, create and facilitate partnerships for improvements on port of entry… Read more »
LAREDO, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar says he has secured passage of the United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act.
The Laredo Democrat said the bill, otherwise known as H.R. 133, is designed to bolster professional development and economic growth in both the U.S. and Mexico, with a focus on the energy, health, entrepreneurship, and education sectors.
Cuellar said it… Read more »
PHARR, Texas – The $1.4 trillion omnibus spending package Congress has just passed includes an extension of the Donation Acceptance Program (DAP) and that pleases the Border Trade Alliance (BTA).
DAP enables U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to explore, create and facilitate partnerships for improvements on port of entry… Read more »
Alongside the $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package that Congressional leaders agreed to on Sunday is a $1.4 trillion omnibus appropriations bill that will fund 12 federal departments through September 2021.
Included in this bill is funding for another $1.375 billion for the construction of the border wall.
Senate Republicans insisted on including this funding to appease… Read more »
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured the passage of H.R. 133, the United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act. This bill, which passed both the House and the Senate, served as vehicle for the emergency coronavirus relief and 2021 omnibus package.
This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will bolster professional development and economic growth in both… Read more »
