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By Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) It’s time to trade up your home appliances and take advantage of the Texas Trade Up Alliance Rebate Program. Beginning April 7th, Texans can apply online and over the phone for $23 million worth of energy-efficient appliance rebates. Rebates vary from $45-$1,600 for refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dishwashers, water heaters
Federal funds to assist with improvements to aircraft parking area, noise mitigation efforts, and for purchase of rescue fire truck Courtesy Eddie Zavala, WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar and Mayor Raul G. Salinas today announced $6,948,629 for the Laredo International Airport. The total amount comes from three separate grants the Federal Aviation Administration is
COURTESY ASHLEY PATTERSON, Cuellar applauds President’s plan to increase domestic oil production Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released the following statement after President Obama released a proposal to open vast offshore coastal regions to oil drilling. The five-year plan will allow, for the first time, oil and natural gas drilling off the
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Laredo, Texas — As the Easter holiday approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advising the traveling public along the U.S.-Mexico border that cascarones (confetti-filled egg shells) and other agricultural items are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and violations can trigger significant penalties. Cascarones are a component of the Easter
Big Benefits for Texas as Most Uninsured State in the Nation, Reduces Nation’s Deficit by $1.5 Trillion Over Next Two Decades Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today voted in support of the landmark health care reform plan, H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. The
Border Members Urge Senate to Confirm CBP Boss in Wake of Escalating Border Violence Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, released a letter signed by the Congressional Border Caucus urging Senate leaders to swiftly confirm the President’s nominee to lead
Courtesy Richard Pauza, SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hours of operation at the import lots from Brownsville to Del Rio Port of Entry will remain the same and Mexico Customs (Aduana Mexico ) has agreed to adopt U.S. hours of operation when the U.S. converts to daylight savings time on March
National Report Highlights Independent Voting Record on Key Votes Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) is one of the leading centrist members of Congress according to an in-depth report released by National Journal, a leading source of non-partisan reporting on nationwide politics and policy. The report analyzed how all 535 members of the House
Laredo 2010 Census Event Promotes Awareness, Participation for Census Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) alongside local officials, representatives from the Census, community advocates and local media, today advocated for the 2010 Census and encouraged all Laredo residents to make themselves count by completing and mailing their Census forms by April
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Eagle Pass, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized a significant cache of assault weapons and tactical equipment during a routine outbound inspection. On March 3, 2010, CBP officers working outbound inspection operations alongside Border Patrol agents and Maverick County sheriff’s deputies at
