Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP to enforce USDA restriction on the importation of rice from countries where Khapra Beetle is known to occur  WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will enforce a federal quarantine order beginning July 30 that restricts the importation of rice into the U.S. from countries with known Khapra beetle

Courtesy Richard Pauza, “Don’t Be Fooled” to Complement Central America/Mexico Campaign  WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today launched two public service announcements as part of the “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign—a public awareness campaign designed to educate citizens and encourage public vigilance to combat human trafficking within local communities, and invite others to

Courtesy Jose Borjon,   Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (TX-28) balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution has been endorsed by the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition. It would require the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress every fiscal year, along with other measures to enhance fiscal responsibility. The Blue Dog Coalition

Courtesy David Leo,  AUSTIN, Tx– Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-Laredo) joined Governor Rick Perry as he signed a bill that requires state agencies, boards and commissions to use respectful language when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities.   As chairman of the House Human Services Committee, which has authority over issues that affect Texans with disabilities,

 Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend seized cocaine valued at $1.9 million from a vehicle driven by a San Antonio man.  The seizure occurred on July 16, 2011 during a routine examination at Eagle Pass Bridge

Courtesy Jose Borjon, Amendment was included in the National Flood Reform Act of 2011   Click here to watch Congressman Cuellar speak on the floor of the House of Representatives on his amendment   Washington, D.C.  – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) successfully included an amendment in the National Flood Reform Act, which will directly benefit

Courtesy Jose Borjon,   Washington, D.C. – A second Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) will soon be based in Texas in an effort to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border.  The Predator UAV is equipped with an electro-optical/infrared sensor system that vastly improves the operational effectiveness in CBP missions and is drone with synthetic aperture radar suitable