A map misleads. A map of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, for example, suggests a clearly delineated demarcation. Residents on both sides of that line know that’s not exactly accurate. They live and work in proximity to a U.S.-Mexico border that more closely resembles an impressionist water-color painting, with the hues of culture, history, economics and family of each… Read more »
A project that will restore eight miles of the Chacon Creek and its floodplain, from Lake Casa Blanca to the Rio Grande, was approved by Congress this week, thereby crossing the toughest hurdle in the creek’s redevelopment and setting the project up for future federal funding.
“Imagine this, from Lake Casa Blanca, all the way down here, imagine walking, riding your bike and having more… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the FDA’s first emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine in the United States:
“This incredible and hopeful news is due to our nation’s scientists, researchers, and doctors who produced an effective vaccine in record time.
“Now, it is critical that we ensure distribution of… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $51,973,000 in authorization funding for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020. The Chacon Creek Restoration Project will focus on flood management, ecosystem restoration and recreational amenities, from Lake Casa Blanca, through Laredo, to the Rio Grande.
This legislation passed the… Read more »
Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) led a congressional letter to President-Elect Joseph R. Biden Jr., calling his administration to rescind the national emergency declaration and reprogrammed funding; direct the Department of Justice to dismiss all condemnation suits; terminate for convenience all current and pending Army Corps of Engineer contracts; and rescind Homeland… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on House passage of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, a strong bill that ensures America is prepared to meet the military challenges of the 21st century.
“It is critical that every year we pass the NDAA to ensure our service members have the… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted and helped pass the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019. This legislation will end the 5-month waiting period requirement for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, allowing anyone diagnosed with ALS to access their benefits upon diagnosis. This bill passed the House and Senate and now goes to the President… Read more »
The Cigarroa family’s rancho is about fifteen miles south of Laredo, its gated entrance easily missed by anyone barreling down U.S. 83. Once inside, visitors follow a dirt road that slopes gently upward, cutting through a dusty tract of South Texas brush country covered in prickly pear cactus and gouged by arroyos. When the road abruptly ends a mile or so later, visitors find… Read more »
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Congressman Henry Cuellar speaks on the article published by a Valley newspaper about the future of the border wall.
In the Rio Grande Guardian article published on Tuesday, Cuellar said he was looking forward to telling border wall contractors to pack their bags.
In a statement sent to KGNS, Congressman Cuellar released a statement about the article and his plans… Read more »
Laredo’s U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar on Wednesday was reappointed chief deputy whip for the Democratic Party in Congress, where he will be tasked with motivating other Democrats in the House of Representatives to vote with the party on their major issues.
Cuellar was first appointed to this role in December 2018 along with seven other members of Congress as the Democratic Party entered its… Read more »
