Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Laredo, TX—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosted a ‘Conversations with Cuellar’ to discuss the pending vote on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. He explained how it will affect South Texas, specifically the 28thCongressional District. For decades, infrastructure in Texas, and around the country, has suffered from a systemic lack of

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in two enforcement actions that totaled over $1,100,000 in street value. “Throughout the pandemic, the dedicated employees of CBP have continued to fulfill the agency’s border security role,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, (Washington, D.C.)-On Wednesday, September 29th, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, voted for must-pass legislation to prevent a default on the federal debt, which would result in economic catastrophe for nearly every American family. This crucial legislation suspends the debt ceiling through December 2022, so that

Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Eagle Pass Camino Real Cargo Facility seized methamphetamine with a street value of over $24,000,000 in one enforcement action. “Although anti-terrorism is our primary mission, CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance to ensure commercial entries

Courtesy RIchard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, identified one Mexican female traveler as an impostor to a United States lawful permanent resident card with the help of biometric facial comparison technology. “CBP officers employ an effective combination of their law enforcement experience along

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the opening of a soft-sided facility in Laredo, Texas. Since April 2020, CBP has seen a steady increase in border encounters from the Western Hemisphere due in part to worsening economic conditions brought on by the COVID 19 pandemic and natural disasters

Coordinators will perform humanitarian related tasks; Eases workload on Border Patrol agents Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $29,147,000 in federal funding for additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing coordinators. This funding will support approximately 1,200 processing coordinators who will assist CBP with the influx of migrants

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DEL RIO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced that the Office of Field Operations (OFO) Del Rio Port of Entry will temporarily close and re-route traffic from Del Rio to Eagle Pass to more effectively manage resources and ensure uninterrupted flow of trade and travel. Consistent with

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Zapata, TX—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $10 million in federal funding for broadband connectivity in Zapata County. The funding will support broadband access to more than 5,000 households, 20 farms, 15 businesses, 15 educational facilities and 10 community centers. “High-speed broadband is critical for a community’s growth and prosperity, yet many

Dana Youngleton, Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, a Laredo Native, to Posthumously Receive Award Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) joined legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week. The House legislation has 216 cosponsors. The fallen servicemembers will join a