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  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,The backlog of immigration court cases has expanded at such a significant pace that the system is overworked. The case backlog nationally has now exceeded over 1.8 million, with over 292,000 of those cases in Texas. The number of immigration…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 4:16 PM

I Announced Over $3.5 Million in New Grants for TAMIU

I Announced Over $3.5 Million in New Grants for TAMIU These grants will increase opportunities for Hispanic students in STEM ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 2:27 PM

My Work to Fight Illegal Drugs in South Texas is Paying Off

My Work to Fight Illegal Drugs in South Texas is Paying Off Our Efforts to Fight Illegal Drugs in South Texas are Paying Off Dear  john, I have been dedicated to fighting illegal drugs in South Texas communities. I'm happy to see that the latest numbers of drugs coming into our country have b…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 1:55 AM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,This year as a member of the Appropriations Committee, I secured $28.7 million for projects across Texas-28. This includes money for parks, emergency shelters, and law enforcement facilities. The funding will also support educational program…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 7:38 PM

I Announced $11.2 Million for Webb County's Head Start and Early Head Start Programs

I Announced $11.2 Million for Webb County's Head Start and Early Head Start Programs The programs benefit over 1,362 children in the county ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 5:49 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,Last week, I voted to pass legislation that will keep the government open through December 16.This bipartisan legislation is a temporary measure to afford Congress sufficient time to complete the fiscal year 2023 omnibus. The bill provides r…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 1, 2022 at 2:16 AM

I Voted to Keep the Federal Government Open

I Voted to Keep the Federal Government Open Today, I voted to pass legislation that will keep the government open through December 16 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,In the 117th Congress, Congressional Democrats have enacted a number of laws and policies—including the American Rescue Plan, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS and Science Act and student loan relief—that…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 12:12 AM

Premiums for Medicare B to Decrease for the First Time in Over a Decade

Premiums for Medicare B to Decrease for the First Time in Over a Decade Leaving more money in the pockets of seniors and people with disabilities, while still ge ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 10:35 PM

I Voted to Lower Costs for Texas-28 Families

I Voted to Lower Costs for Texas-28 Families I know that inflation has impacted us hard, and far too many people are struggling to mak ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 8:24 PM

I Voted for Legislation to Create Jobs and Support Businesses in Texas-28

I Voted for Legislation to Create Jobs and Support Businesses in Texas-28 South Texas is experiencing historic economic growth ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ …
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,The American Rescue Plan unleashed unprecedented job creation: over 9.4 million jobs since January 2021. Our Infrastructure Law has helped millions find work and we are repairing our highways and bridges.We are also working to fix supply cha…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 5:19 PM

I'm Fighting for Texas-28's Oil and Gas Industry

I'm Fighting for Texas-28's Oil and Gas Industry I'm working in Washington to help South Texas' oil and gas industry succeed ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,In some parts of my district, the price of gasoline has fallen below $3 a gallon. This sharp decline of prices at the pump all over the country is having a direct positive impact on inflation.Overall, the price of gasoline has fallen by 9.1%…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 12:44 AM

Federal Resources for South Texas Seniors

Federal Resources for South Texas Seniors As your representative in Congress, I have fought to strengthen Medicare, Social Security ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,The August jobs numbers show that America is continuing its strong and steady job growth.  Our nation has powered record-setting job creation: helping millions of Americans get back to work, while empowering Americans to get off the sideline…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 7:11 PM

I Have Delivered over $142 Million for Border Security from Operation Stonegarden

I Have Delivered over $142 Million for Border Security from Operation Stonegarden I helped start the program in 2008 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 10:42 PM

My Accomplishments for Border Patrol and Other Law Enforcement

My Accomplishments for Border Patrol and Other Law Enforcement I have been dedicated to supporting our border law enforcement personnel with pay raises, ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,Every day, I am helping law enforcement fight the war on drugs and human trafficking by securing our southern border. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I continue to secure more funding for bor…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,This year through House Appropriations, I secured $28.7 million in community based federal funding for projects across Texas-28. This includes money for parks, emergency shelters, and law enforcement facilities. The funding will also support…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 3:24 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,Yesterday, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into a law. This historic legislation will cap insulin prices at $35 a month and lower prescription drug prices for seniors. It will also lower Affordable Health Care Act premiums for million…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 9:52 PM

I Voted to Reduce Our National Debt and to Lower Healthcare Premiums for South Texans

I Voted to Reduce Our National Debt and to Lower Healthcare Premiums for South Texans Today, I voted to fight inflation, slash healthcare premiums for Texans, create good-payi ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 9:36 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year.The drop in uninsured Americans began last year, when Congress passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that lowered pr…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 2:17 PM

I Voted for the Bipartisan PACT Act to Support Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances

I Voted for the Bipartisan PACT Act to Support Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances The bill will help veterans access healthcare services ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,As of today, with the addition of 372,000 new jobs in June, our private sector has recovered all of the jobs lost during the pandemic—and added new ones. After creating 9,000,000 jobs in just seventeen months, America continues to undergo st…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,I hope you enjoyed your Fourth of July weekend with your loved ones. President Ronald Reagan once said about America, " We are blessed with the opportunity to stand for something—for liberty and freedom and fairness. And these are things wor…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 3:05 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,This week in the House Appropriations Committee, we are working to finalize Fiscal Year 2023 spending measures. As part of the FY 23 Appropriations Bill, I requested funding for 15 community based projects across Texas-28.  This is non-formu…
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,I have co-sponsored legislation which seeks to maintain limits of maximum interest deductions for business each year to 30% of a business's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). My support for manufacturers …
  Congressman Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Congressional Report

Congressional Report Congressional Report Dear john,This week, I voted to level the playing field for Texas families and small businesses by cracking down on sky high shipping fees.Unfair shipping practices raise the cost of key goods, from essential groceries to appliances and electronics. P…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM

I'm back in Washington

  I’m back in Washington, D.C. this week to pass President Biden’s American Rescue Plan that will bring much-needed relief for the American people. As we continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic, we must do everything we can to keep our families and communities safe and administ…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM

a moment

  Friend — Last week, millions of people in our state faced an unimaginable winter weather crisis during an already difficult time due to the pandemic. We’re doing everything we can to help communities that are still dealing with the aftermath. While we work through these challenges, …
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
February 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM

short

  Folks -- I’m going to keep this short. Our February mid-month fundraising deadline is tonight.  I am coming to you directly to ask: Will you chip in $10 or more to ensure we have the resources to support the work we’re doing for folks in our district, in Texas and around the country…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 4:05 PM

why your support is important

  Friend -- In a moment, we’re going to ask you to contribute toward our February mid-month fundraising deadline, but first, we’ll explain why your support is so important. Henry represents the people of Texas and Americans across the country and works in Congress to make big strides …
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 6:43 PM

My letter to Gov. Abbott

  Additional support is desperately needed in order to help save lives and change the course of the pandemic. We must do everything we can to stem the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths, especially in rural communities of South Texas. That’s why last week, I wrote a letter to Gov…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Vaccine distribution

  Next week, retail pharmacies across the nation will receive a limited number of COVID-19 vaccines. This will help vulnerable populations in Texas and across the country gain more equitable access to the vaccine. While we continue to get the vaccine in the hands of more Americans, He…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Biden’s pandemic relief

  The Biden administration has made handling the COVID-19 crisis their first priority – and we need to pass additional pandemic relief as soon as possible. The previous administration did little to bring real relief, protect the health and livelihoods of millions and keep small busine…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 3:26 PM

Border wall construction halted

  Friend — This week, the Biden administration fulfilled their pledge to halt construction of a border wall on the U.S. southern border.  For the past four years under the Trump administration, border residents, farmers and ranchers had been living in fear of losing private lands, som…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 7:24 PM

re: DACA

  Team — Within the first week of Joe Biden’s presidency, he has signed dozens of executive orders and actions to strengthen the federal response to the ongoing pandemic and address critical immigration policies. These actions answer some of the immediate calls to set our country on a…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
January 23, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Biden's first 100 days

  Team — the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration are critical in setting the tone for our new government, and the actions taken in these early days must address our most important and pressing issues. As a Member of Congress, Henry will continue his work to get results f…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
January 20, 2021 at 11:29 PM

Day one

  During today’s inauguration President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office, marking the end of a difficult era and the beginning of a new chapter in our nation’s history. Now we must meet the moment and rededicate our work to protect and strengthen our f…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 4:56 PM

Wednesday

  Folks, Wednesday was a dark day in our country and history will tell of the unthinkable attack made on our democracy and national security. The sitting president incited a violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, putting lawmakers, citizens and residents of Washington D.C. in dang…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 10:00 PM

pandemic recovery

  Friend, Congress will meet tomorrow to certify Joe Biden’s Electoral College win, but several GOP lawmakers from both the House and Senate have signaled that they intend to vote against the certification. Folks, there’s too much work for us to do this year for another hold up in our…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Last time you’ll hear from me

  Folks – this is the last time you’ll hear from me before the year’s end and I’ll keep it short: Our most critical fundraising deadline of the month, quarter and year is hours away. I rely on (and greatly appreciate) any amount you’re able to contribute to keep our campaign running s…
  HenryCuellar.com · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Less than 48 hours

  There are less than 48 hours until our most important deadline of the year. This is a critical time to make sure we have the resources to keep Henry working in Washington for all of us, and not worrying about campaign finances. If you can, please donate toward our final deadline of …
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Grateful for your support

  Team, In a moment, we’re going to ask you to make a contribution to our campaign, but first, let us explain why it’s so important that you do. This Thursday is our final fundraising deadline of the year. And our campaign relies on grassroots contributions to power our work for folks…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Thank you for everything

  Friends, I want to start off by saying thank you for your enduring support during one of the most difficult years in recent memory. To say we’ve been through a lot in 2020 is an understatement. It’s not easy to navigate a worldwide pandemic for nearly a year, keep your families and …
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 4:01 PM

10

  There are just 10 days left until this year comes to a close and a new year begins. This is a critically important time for our campaign. Folks, our plans to hit the ground running in 2021 will be determined by the resources we have as we close the books on 2020. That means that the…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The fight for our brave soldiers

  Friend, The tragic deaths of servicemembers at Fort Hood this year, including Vanessa Guillen’s senseless murder, put the spotlight on the military’s lack of accountability and disregard for its personnel in reported cases of sexual harrassment, sexual assault and violence by fellow…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 4:14 PM

I'm asking you personally, friend

  Today is our final mid-month fundraising deadline of the year. This is a critical time to ensure our campaign has the necessary resources as we head into a new year. I’m asking you personally, friend, will you donate $10 or anything you can by midnight? If you've saved your payment …
  Cuellar for Congress · [email protected]
December 15, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Supporters like you

  Henry is in Washington working overtime to pass a relief package that will help local governments, small businesses, schools, essential workers and millions of Americans who are struggling to pay rent, bills and stay safe and healthy during the pandemic. Supporters like you are the …