Washington, D.C. – Today, one day after the Trump Administration filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped unveil new legislation to build on the ACA to lower health costs and prescription drug prices: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act.
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Members of Congress bristled as the White House siphoned billions out of the defense budget for a project they had refused to fund.
United State Border Patrol chief Rodney Scott gives President Donald Trump a tour of a section of the border wall, Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in San Luis, Ariz. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)(Evan Vucci)
By Todd J. Gillman
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Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This legislation is a comprehensive approach that will hold police accountable, end racial profiling, empower our communities, and build trust between law enforcement and our communities. Congressman Cuellar calls on the Senate to find a compromise on this legislation.
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Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $360,000 in federal funds to the Fair Housing Council of Greater San Antonio. These funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Fair Housing Initiative Program: Private Enforcement Initiative, will help provide fair housing enforcement activities in Bexar County as well as 36 additional… Read more »
Pleasanton, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,167,719 in federal funding to Atascosa Health Center (AHC). These funds, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration' Heath Center Cluster program, will help AHC provide critical health care services to communities in Atascosa, Wilson, and McMullen… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,448,052 in federal funding to Gateway Community Health Center. These funds, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration' Heath Center Cluster program, will help Gateway Community provide critical health care services to communities in Webb and Zapata… Read more »
DALLAS, TEXAS— This week, the George W. Bush Institute’s Central America Prosperity Project (CAPP) hosted a virtual conversation with Congressmen Will Hurd and Henry Cuellar to discuss the need for continued U.S. support and investment in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. In the wake of COVID-19, millions in the area remain disconnected and digital connectivity is imperative to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nexstar) — Hours after Democrats in the Senate blocked a vote to begin negotiations on the Republican’s police reform bill, House Democrats are expected to pass their own bill, the Justice in Policing Act.
But it’s not exactly going to receive a warm welcome from Republicans.
Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn says when Democrats blocked the GOP’s bill on Wednesday… Read more »
Laredo, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) was awarded the Spirit of Enterprise award by the United States Chamber of Commerce for his support of pro-job, pro-growth policies in the U.S. House of Representatives for the second session of the 116th Congress. Including the Spirit of Enterprise award, the U.S. Chamber presented Congressman Cuellar with three awards this… Read more »
Congressman Cuellar says Congress needs to act on DACA to possibly prevent Trump’s next attempt to end policy
June 19, 2020 3:23 PM in News - Local
On Friday, Congressman Henry Cuellar held a forum about the more than 100,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients temporarily protected in Texas, a day after the Supreme Court denied the Trump… Read more »
