Dear john,

This past weekend, I joined a bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Delegation led by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to Mexico. We met with Mexican government officials and discussed relevant matters that will help strengthen our relationship with our southern neighbor.

I remain committed to a strong, bilateral collaboration between our two nations.

As always, if you need help with a federal agency, please contact one of my offices:

• Washington D.C.: (202) 225-1640
• Laredo: (956) 725-0639
• San Antonio: (210) 271-2851
• Rio Grande City: (956) 487-5603

Our Congressional Delegation and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar met with the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and his cabinet at the National Palace in Mexico City.

I also met with Mexican Secretary of Defense, General Luis Cresencio Sandoval Gonzalez. I look forward to working with you on defense matters affecting our region.

Our Congressional Delegation also met with the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham). Being from the border, I understand very well the importance of trade with our southern neighbors. Strengthening our business partnerships with Mexico will lead to a more stable, reliable supply chain that will benefit American taxpayers.

I spoke in the “Building a Healthy Community Together” forum with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas A&M AgriLife’s Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA). Residents and community leaders gathered to hear community input and help ensure that the USDA’s science-based solutions on the topics of nutrition and diet-related chronic diseases are impactful and relevant to the communities they serve. I want to thank USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz, the USDA, the Texas A&M system, and our community for their valuable input and commitment for a healthier South Texas.

Alicia Seagraves is a Senior Legislative Assistant in my Washington, DC office. A native Texan, she previously worked in the Texas Legislature for two representatives and the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. Alicia handles health care, transportation, and education policy. In her free time, she enjoys watching classic movies and listening to music. Thank you for your service, Alicia!

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, attended Webb County Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez's Spring Break field trip to the Laredo Water Museum. Children from Precinct 1 were able to tour the water museum and learn about the importance of saving water and preserving the Rio Grande River. Thank you, Commissioner, for always thinking of our young ones.

My Starr County Outreach Coordinator, Roberto Bazan, attended Matinee at the Museum presented by the Kelsey Bass Museum and Events Center in Rio Grande City. The featured film was the 1941 classic Pot O’ Gold with Jimmy Stewart and Paulette Goddard. Thank you to all the staff at Kelsey Bass for your hospitality.

Roberto also attended the 88th Annual Jim Hogg County Fair Parade in Hebbronville. Thank you to Jim Hogg County Judge Juan Carlos Guerra, Jim Hogg County Sheriff Erasmo Alarcon, Jr., and the rest of the county for ensuring that this wonderful tradition continues.

Melissa also attended the 5th Annual Spring Break Family Fun Fest organized by the City of Laredo and Webb County Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez. A big thank you to the City of Laredo and Commissioner Gonzalez for providing this opportunity for our families. I hope everyone had a fun time at Slaughter Park!

My Laredo office attended PEG Energy’s community fair at 550 Pizzeria. Thank you for engaging with our neighbors and being a trusted energy provider!