Congressional Report

Dear Friends,

Please take a moment to read my latest update from Washington and Texas Congressional District 28. You can stay connected by signing up for my weekly email here.

Rep. Henry Cuellar Receives Award from Texas Medical Community for Helping Texas Patients and Doctors

On June 2, I was awarded the Soaring Eagle Award from the Texas Alliance For Patient Access, the Texas Medical Liability Trust and the Texas Medical Association for working to fix the broken Sustainable Growth Rate system and getting the first legislation that provides medical liability protections for physicians passed through Congress.

Meeting with Laredo Leaders to Discuss International Bridge Projects

On May 21 in D.C., I met with Laredo City Manager Jesus Olivares (left) and Laredo Bridge Manager Mario Maldonado, Jr. (right) to discuss special projects to improve transportation at the international bridges in Laredo

Meeting with Rio Grande Valley Leaders to Discuss Federal Funding Projects

On May 21, I met with Willacy County leaders to discuss federal funding for projects in the Rio Grande Valley. From left to right are Legislative Asst. Jasey Cardenas from the Office of Rep. Filemon Vela (D-TX34), Willacy County Commissioner Pct. 2 Oscar De Luna, Willacy County Commissioner Pct. 4 Eduardo Gonzales, myself, Raymondville Justice of the Peace George Solis and Raymondville City Manager Eleazar “Yogi” Garcia, Jr.

Meeting with Zapata County Sheriff's Office to Discuss New Initiatives

On June 2, My outreach coordinator for Webb, Zapata and La Salle Counties, Michael Buentello, met with Joe Pena from the Zapata County Sheriff's Office to discuss the new Colonias Initiative to reduce crime and other projects concerning Zapata residents.

Meeting with McMullen County Sheriff to Discuss Outreach Initiatives

On May 19, my outreach coordinator for McMullen County, Gilbert Lafuente, met with McMullen County Sheriff Emmett Shelton to discuss outreach initiatives in the community. Mr. Lafuente also presented a congressional certificate of recognition to Sheriff Shelton for having been the first sheriff in McMullen County to graduate from the National Sheriffs’ Institute in Aurora, Colorado.

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Sincerely,

Henry Cuellar