Henry Cuellar

Congressman Cuellar Helps Advance Bipartisan Housing Package to Lower Costs and Expand Affordable Housing Across South Texas U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) voted in support of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation aimed at lowering housing costs, expanding…

HONORING THE CAREER AND SERVICE OF MS. JENNIFER YEZAK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E462] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Congressman Cuellar, Ambassador Flores Bermúdez Address Human Smuggling Networks Following Laredo Rail Yard Deaths U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) met today with Ambassador Roberto Flores Bermúdez of Honduras to discuss regional issues affecting both the United States and Central…

HONORING THE CAREER OF DR. JOHN S. RUTKAUSKAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E430] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

HONORING THE CAREER OF MR. JIMMY CORNELIUS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E414] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

HONORING THE CAREER OF MS. SURABHI DABIR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E413] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

Rep. Cuellar Commends End to 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Restored Pay for Frontline Personnel Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after the House moved by voice vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the 76-day shutdown: “I welcome…

HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MR. JASON DRAGON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E375] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. JOE "FLASH" LERMA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E369] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Congressmen Cuellar, Castro Champion JBSA-Lackland as Top Candidate for SPACEFOR-CYBER Mission WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and a senior member of the House Appropriations…

Rep. Cuellar Reintroduces Legislation to Stop Bad Actors From Entering the U.S. Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-Texas) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas) reintroduced the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) Authorization Act, which would authorize a…

Rep. Cuellar Pushes Back Against Proposed Republican Budget That Would Hurt South Texans Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the administration’s proposed budget, which outlines the president’s funding priorities for the upcoming…

Congressman Cuellar Introduces American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026 This week, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) introduced H.R. 7865, the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026, to return money directly to consumers after the Supreme Court ruled the administration’s…

Henry Cuellar sponsored this legislation: American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. Cuellar Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Protect Critical Access Hospitals and Strengthen Rural Hospitals Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), co-led the introduction of the Sustaining Rural Healthcare Act alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson…

Reps. Cuellar, Castro, Casar, Bexar County Judge Sakai, Commissioner Calvert, San Antonio Mayor Jones Press DHS on Proposed ICE Facility Today, Reps. Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Greg Casar (TX-35), Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert,…

Congressman Cuellar Commends Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Sweeping Tariffs, Protecting Texans from Higher Costs In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose sweeping tariffs exceeded the authority granted…

Congressman Cuellar Raises Concerns About ICE Purchase of Detention and Processing Facilities, Presses for Transparency on San Antonio Site Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement…

Rep. Cuellar Receives 2026 Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award from the National Association of Community Health Centers Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the National Association of Community Health Centers presented him with the 2026 Distinguished Community Health…

Rep. Cuellar Secures Key Protections for Federal Health and Research Funding in South Texas Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), highlighted provisions he helped secure in the most recent appropriations package, which was signed into law, that prevent federal health agencies from…

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1299-H1317] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

HONORING THE CAREER OF JUAN FRANCISCO OCHOA Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E126] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Henry Cuellar sponsored this legislation: LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

HONORING STATE REPRESENTATIVE TRACY O. KING Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1259-E1260] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

HONORING THE SERVICE OF MR. STEVE E. LANDIN Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1262] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

RECOGNIZING THE LAREDO DAYBREAK ROTARY CLUB Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1261-E1262] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Henry Cuellar sponsored this legislation: Hazardous Workplace Accountability Act of 2024. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Henry Cuellar sponsored this legislation: To modify a certain commercial zone in Texas to include Zapata County, and for other purposes.. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Henry Cuellar sponsored this legislation: Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives Establishment Act of 2023. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Henry Cuellar sponsored this legislation: Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act of 2023. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Henry Cuellar sponsored this legislation: Starr–Camargo Bridge Expansion Act. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

Henry Cuellar sponsored this legislation: LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Henry Cuellar sponsored this legislation: Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2023. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Zapata Highway Expansion Grant Annoucement Congressman Cuellar will announce a United States Department of Transportation grant for the Zapata Highway Expansion. 9:15 AM Falcon Lanes 2604 N. Hwy 83 Zapata, TX

TMC Grant Announcement - Head Start - Rio Grande City Congressman Cuellar will announce a $3 million grant from the United States Health and Human Services to Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC.) 1:30 PM Starr County Courthouse Annex 100 N. FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX

TMC Grant Announcement - Head Start - Roma Congressman Cuellar will announce a $3 million grant from the United States Health and Human Services to Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC.) 2:30 PM Citizens State Bank 1701 N. Grant (Hwy 83) Roma, TX

TMC Grant Announcement - Head Start - Zapata Congressman Cuellar will announce a $3 million grant from the United States Health and Human Services to Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC.) 9:45 AM Falcon Lanes 2604 N. Hwy 83 Zapata, TX

Tele Town Hall Utilizing exciting new technology, Congressman Henry Cuellar will host a Tele-Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, July 29, 2008, to hear and discuss issues affecting his constituents in the 12 counties he represents. Members of the media are also invited to listen to questions and answers by…

Coffee with Congressman Cuellar in Floresville Coffee with Congressman Henry Cuellar Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:00 A.M. The Old Beer Warehouse 1302 S. 2nd Street Floresville, Texas “Join me for coffee and a discussion of current national issues that affect our community. I look forward to seeing you…

Laredo Border Area Government Contracting Conference Congressman Henry Cuellar in partnership with the Texas A M International University's Small Business Development Center (TAMIU-SBDC) invite you to attend the Laredo Border Area Contracting Conference to promote your business to local, state and…

Congressman Henry Cuellar to host Tele-Townhall Meeting Utilizing exciting new technology, Congressman Henry Cuellar will host a teletownhall meeting to hear and discuss issues affecting his constituents in the following counties: Wilson, Atascosa, Bexar, Guadalupe. Members of the media are…

Laredo Border Area Government Contracting Pre-Conference Training Is your company prepared for federal contracting? Congressman Henry Cuellar is hosting two training sessions to prepare local contractors for the opportunities offered at the Laredo Border Area Government Contracting Conference,…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR TO ANNOUNCE $190,000 FOR RIO BRAVO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Henry Cuellar will announce that the Rio Bravo Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $190,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security for vehicle acquisition. The…