Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the Department of Education (ED) is providing resources to Brightwood College students affected by the December 7th closing of the Education Corporation of America (ECA) in Laredo, TX. This announcement comes as a result of ECA’s abrupt closure of dozens of institutions nationwide, affecting thousands of students. Students are encouraged to apply for a closed school loan discharge, if they meet certain criteria. Congressman Cuellar stated, ... Read more

As a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) understands the importance of keeping the federal government funded. Congress has passed five of twelve spending bills in FY19, which leaves seven bills, which are set to expire at midnight on December 21. These bills include funding for the Department of Homeland Security, the federal agency at the center of the debate regarding President Trump’s border wall. Last January, Congressman Cuellar spoke with Pr... Read more

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $84,000 in federal funding for Webb County to purchase a new public shuttle bus from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This new addition to the County’s bus fleet will improve transit operations in rural areas, increasing public transportation for disabled and elderly individuals in Webb County. Funds for this grant program were provided through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Increasing access to unrestricted public tra... Read more

WASHINGTON— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Terri Sewell (AL-07), Shelia Jackson Lee (TX-18), Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Pete Aguilar (CA-31), was named Chief Deputy Whip by House Majority Whip-Elect James E. Clyburn for the 116th Congress. The Congressman released the following statement regarding this new position: “I would like to thank House Majority Whip-Elect Clyburn for providin... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) has continually called for U.S. Troops on the border to be sent home for the holidays and to not extend their mission past the expiration date. Today, the Congressman released the following statement in response to reports showing that hundreds of troops will be sent home this week: “I am encouraged to see that many of the U.S. active-duty personnel currently deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border are returning home this week, especially in time for the... Read more

Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and Filemon Vela (TX-34) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Head Start has awarded a continuation grant of $27,236,014 to Hidalgo County Head Start. This grant will help implement comprehensive child development programs that prepare young students, ages three to four, from low-income families for pre-school. The grant will allow Hidalgo County Head Start to continue serving children ... Read more

WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives by voting for H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 369-47, will extend all agriculture and nutrition programs for the next five years, that includes support for farmers and ranchers in Texas and across the country. This legislation passed the U.S. Senate, and now moves to the President’s desk to be... Read more

LAREDO, TEXAS -- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the removal of barbed wire on the border in Laredo, Texas. “I just spoke to Director of the Joint Task Force-West Manny Padilla, who informed me that they will be removing barbed wire in Laredo that was prepared by the troops in recent months as an attempt to impede the oncoming migrant caravan at the border. This is a welcomed change, and I am encouraged to see that a resolution has been agreed ... Read more

LAREDO, TEXAS -- Hoy, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) emitió la siguiente declaración con respecto a la remoción del alambre de púas en la frontera en Laredo, Texas: "Acabo de hablar con el Director de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta-West Manny Padilla, quien me informó que retirarán el alambre de púas en Laredo, que fue preparado por las tropas en los últimos meses como un intento de impedir la caravana de inmigrantes que se aproxima a la frontera. Este es un cambio bien recibido, y me alienta... Read more

WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the passing of former President George H.W. Bush: “Today, we remember President George H.W. Bush and the incredible legacy that he leaves behind. His unyielding leadership, commitment and servitude to his family and to our country will be matched by none. “George H.W. Bush was a loving husband and father, a WWII veteran and consummate public servant, leading our country as the 41st President. He also served in man... Read more