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 »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after Congress reached an agreement on coronavirus relief and omnibus package: “It is my top priority to ensure that American families and communities are safe, healthy and financially secure as we continue to battle this pandemic,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I will be voting for this package tomorrow so… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement regarding the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) decision to restrict broad public attendance at the upcoming Presidential Inauguration Ceremony: “My office has received many ticket requests from constituents throughout the district for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural… Read more »

Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines of Laredo Medical Center and STAT Specialty Hospital: “It is great to see the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrive to Laredo Medical Center and STAT Specialty Hospital today. By the end of the year, Texas is expected to receive 1.4 million doses of the Pfizer… Read more »

 Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding his concerns on legislation that was quickly passed in Mexican Congress, while the United States was in the middle of a transition, that would put tough restrictions on foreign agents operating in the country, including those fighting violent transnational organizations: “I respect… Read more »

Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28) delivered a $500 holiday donation to support teachers and students at Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School Tuesday. “This academic school year has been filled with many unique challenges for our educators and students,” Cuellar said. “I made this donation to not only show my appreciation for educators during these difficult times, but to also help the school… Read more »

Tamaulipas Gov. Francisco Garcia Cabeza de Vaca visited the Sister City on Monday to inaugurate the Regional Public Safety Complex of Nuevo Laredo, one of five in the state to strengthen security, authorities said. Garcia Cabeza de Vaca highlighted that Tamaulipas remains among the states with the lowest crime rate, according to information from the National Public Security System. He… Read more »

The Rio Grande Valley region is set to receive about 14,600 COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers as early as Tuesday. Six locations will be receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines approved by the FDA on Friday; five sites are in Hidalgo County and one in Cameron County. The first shipments will arrive on Tuesday at DHR Health and UTRGV, according to Douglas Loveday, a press officer… Read more »