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https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/new-york-magazine-trump-ended-2018-rewarding-putin-another-year-bad New York Magazine: Trump Ended 2018 by Rewarding Putin for Another Year of Bad Behavior 2018-12-31 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy For most of 2018, it was conventional wisdom among Russia experts to say, knowingly, that Moscow was disappointed and more than a bit perplexed by Donald Trump. Russia wants acceptance of its annexation of Crimea and recognition of its security primacy over Ukraine and Russia's western border region, but it hasn't gotten any of that. Russia would also like to see an end to economic sanctions imposed over Ukraine; however, thanks to the U.S. Congress, it's now subject to more sanctions. More broadly, Russia seeks recognition in Syria, in Europe, and globally of its status as a top-tier power alongside Washington and Beijing. Instead, Putin is endlessly linked to Trump's clownish behavior on the world stage and disdain for democracy, while China's President Xi gets to pose as the defender of norms and international cooperation. Moscow is likely still perplexed, but it got a whole Advent calendar worth of presents from Trump this month. The departure of Defense Secretary James Mattis is a huge boost to Moscow's unrelenting campaign to weaken and undermine NATO. For the last two years, Mattis has personified U.S. commitment to NATO traveling where Trump wouldn't go, saying the things Trump wouldn't say, and, if we are honest, letting Americans and allies alike continue to believe in a commitment that Trump manifestly does not share. That security blanket is gone now. And the confusion and anxiety we're seeing across Europe in response is exactly what Moscow hoped to produce with its meddling in the first place. Then there's the policy shift that led to Mattis's resignation: Trump's abrupt troop pullouts from Syria and (possibly) Afghanistan. For years, Moscow has wanted Washington to have less influence in Afghanistan, which has floated on the edge of Russia's security reach for centuries. And for even longer, Moscow has wanted to have a voice in the security affairs of the Middle East, and to be recognized as a first-tier player there. Its presence in Syria, and its military support for both the murderous regime … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-johnson-announces-44-million-in-federal-grants-for-martin Congresswoman Johnson Announces $4.4 Million in Federal Grants for Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic and UT Southwestern Medical Center 2018-12-31 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Dallas, TX Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today announced that the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic and UT Southwestern Medical Center have been awarded more than $4.4 million in grant funding by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The two medical facilities received $4,166,624 and $243,000, respectively. Every American needs health care, and it is the most fundamental of human rights that the government must ensure, said Congresswoman Johnson. As a non-practicing registered nurse and a Member of Congress, I've witnessed the transformative impact better health care can have on a community. It's important to remember that in addition to quality administration of health care, health care research can bring long-term and wide-ranging benefit. That is why I am particularly delighted to announce these two grants to the MLK Family Clinic and UT Southwestern. The award to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic will bolster the facility's health care delivery and administrative procedures. The clinic has been serving southern Dallas County since 1986 and offers preventative, pediatric and women's health care. UT Southwestern has garnered a well-deserved reputation as one of the most prominent medical research entities in the nation, and the grant will fund new research into arboviruses, such as West Nile, that are transmitted through mosquitos and tics. In spite of the attention and focus of many committed professionals, Texas has the nation's highest number of uninsured Americans, said Congresswoman Johnson. It is my hope that this funding will help lower that number and ultimately bring better quality of life to the people of District 30. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/service-spirit-and-longevity-remembering-richard-overton Service, Spirit, and Longevity: Remembering Richard Overton 2018-12-28 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Service, Spirit, and Longevity: Remembering Richard Overton Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in remembrance of Austin veteran Richard Overton: Saluting Richard Overton for his service, spirit, and longevity. One of the last of our World War II vets has passed away at 112. Pleased that he could share so many honors late in life including, here, getting the Healing Garden at our Veterans Clinic named in his honor. Joined by Mayor Adler, we shared a celebration of his life that he very much enjoyed. ### Follow Lloyd Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/service-spirit-and-longevity-remembering-richard-overton Service, Spirit, and Longevity: Remembering Richard Overton 2018-12-28 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in remembrance of Austin veteran Richard Overton: "Saluting Richard Overton for his service, spirit, and longevity. One of the last of our World War II vets has passed away at 112. Pleased that he could share so many honors late in life including, here, getting the Healing Garden at our Veterans Clinic named in his honor. Joined by Mayor Adler, we shared a celebration of his life that he very much enjoyed." Follow Lloyd Doggett 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-reacts-president-trump-s-threat-shut-down-southwest-border Congressman Gonzalez Reacts to President Trumps Threat to Shut Down Southwest Border 2018-12-28 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON - Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump'scomments that a full shutdown of the U.S. Southwest Border may be necessary to obtain funding for a border wall. It is increasingly worrisome that the president is not kept accountable for his rhetoric - be it online or on any platform. No, Mr. President, you cannot shut down the Southwest Border as a bargaining chip for your useless border wall proposal. The American people need to understand that this action would have vast, terrible implications for American consumers and businesses. If I recall correctly, the biggest threats faced at the U.S.-Mexico Border this year have been the inhumane policies enacted by the Administration. We must be diplomatic and strategic in securing our borders. We must be diligent in protecting trade relations with our neighbors. And the president must exercise the decorum expected from the White House - even from his Twitter account. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://vela.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/vela-gonzalez-push-back-border-tweets Vela, Gonzalez push back at border tweets 2018-12-28 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Filemon Vela V000132 vela.house.gov     legacy Amid the partial federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump tweeted an ultimatum Friday morning directed at Congress: Fund his promised border wall or the United States-Mexico border will close. Either we build (finish) the Wall or we close the Border one of Trump's four tweets about the border said in part. The president's series of tweets about the border riled up Rio Grande Valley congressmen, who quickly fired back, both on the president's preferred social media platform and ina prepared statement. The shutdown is a crisis of the president's own making, U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, said in a tweet. To suggest that the appropriate response to his own crisis to shut down operations at our nation's border and cut off humanitarian aid to Central America is grossly foolish. If he doesn't secure enough votes to fund the wall, one of his major 2016 campaign promises, Trump also threatened to cut off aid to countries fled by asylum seekers, tweeting, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador are doing nothing for the United States but taking our money. In 2017, the U.S. spent about $257.3 million in Guatemala alone, with $30 million directed toward a counter-drug program headed by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, according to the United States Agency for International Development. That year, the U.S. directed $181 million to Honduras and $118.2 million to El Salvador. U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, responded to the president's tweets via a prepared statement and did not address the threat to cut off aid to Central American countries. He instead pushed back on threats directed at the border. No, Mr. President, you cannot shut down the Southwest Border as a bargaining chip for your useless border wall proposal, the statement read. The American people need to understand that this action would have vast, terrible implications for American consumers and businesses. Last month, surveyors were spotted near the National Butterfly Center in Mission, weeks after the federal government awarded contracts to … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/ksat-condolences-pour-after-sudden-death-county-commissioner-paul-elizondo KSAT: Condolences pour in after sudden death of County Commissioner Paul Elizondo 2018-12-27 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy SAN ANTONIO - Condolences are pouring in for longtime county commissioner Paul Elizondo, who passed away suddenly Thursday morning. Elizondo served on the Bexar County Commissioners Court for 32 years. Paul was my dearest friend. Over 17 years, we forged a strong partnership on the commissioners court. His life's work will leave a lasting impact on our community. I will miss him terribly. - Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff "For over a generation, Paul Elizondo was an icon of the West Side and a force in Bexar County government and politics. His influence will be felt for decades to come. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time." - Mayor Ron Nirenberg Commissioner Elizondo's passing is saddening to hear. He has been a friend and a mentor to many. His institutional wealth of knowledge of the county will be sorely missed, along with his antidote of humor and wittiness, that I will miss the most. - Commissioner Sergio Chico Rodriguez A life lived in the service of others is a life well lived. Nobody personified that more than Commissioner Paul Elizondo. His career in the military, as an educator, and as an elected official spanned decades and placed service to his community before all else. - Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar Commissioner Paul Elizondo was a champion for our veterans, his constituents, and Bexar County. He was also a mentor and friend, and I will miss him very much. - Commissioner Kevin Wolff I want to ask everyone to please say a prayer for Commissioner Elizondo's, family, friends, staff and community. As the dean of Commissioners Court his passing is a huge loss with over 60 years of public service from the time he was a Marine to today. His institutional knowledge is legendary and will be missed. I am comforted to know our last conversation was jovial as he told me about his days in the Texas Legislature. My sincerest condolences to the family and to his constituents who he so proudly served. - Commissioner Tommy Calvert On behalf of our 1,400 members and the leade… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/ktsa-bexar-co-commissioner-paul-elizondo-dies-83 KTSA: Bexar Co. commissioner Paul Elizondo dies at 83 2018-12-27 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) Bexar County commissioner Paul Elizondo died Thursday. No word on the cause of his death, though he died at his home. For over a generation, Paul Elizondo was an icon of the West Side and a force in Bexar County government and politics, San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg said in a statement Thursday. His influence will be felt for decades to come. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. My deepest condolences go out to the Elizondo family during this time. San Antonio has lost a deeply caring and thoughtful individual in County Commissioner Paul Elizondo, councilman Roberto Trevino. I am grateful to Commissioner Elizondo for his help on many issues; his extensive military and public service record; but above all, I am grateful for his friendship. Commissioner Elizondo's legacy will live on, and continue to have a positive impact on the residents of San Antonio for generations to come. A life lived in the service of others is a life well lived, Bexar County sheriff Javier Salazar said in a statement. Nobody personified that more than Commissioner Paul Elizondo. His career in the military, as an educator, and as an elected official spanned decades and placed service to his community before all else. The San Antonio business community is saddened by the news of Bexar County Commissioner Paul Elizondo's passing. Over his 36 years of dedicated public service, Commissioner Elizondo has been a champion of the underserved in our county and city, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Richard Perez said. Improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare for the most needy, addressing the most endemic flooding issue throughout the county, and preserving our rich heritage were but a few of the many vital projects Commissioner Elizondo shepherded through to completion. The University Health System expansion, the Alameda Theater renovation, and countless flood-control projects are a reality as a result of his commitment to the citizens of Bexar County. The b… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/kxan-reactions-passing-richard-overton-recall-texas-legend KXAN: Reactions to the passing of Richard Overton recall a 'Texas legend' 2018-12-27 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy AUSTIN (KXAN) Shortly after the news of World War II veteran Richard Overton's death, condolences and memories came pouring in from around Texas and the nation. Overton's cousin, Volma Overton Jr., said the family will miss the funny 112-year-old and that his memory will keep them going. "We are truly blessed for everyone who has shown support and prayers, everyone who was encouraging to him and our family," Volma Overton Jr. said. "We are so thankful." People gathered at a mural on 12th and Chicon Streets that depicts Overton. They sang songs in his honor and did two his favorite things: drank whiskey and smoked cigars. Gov. Greg Abbott called Richard Overton an "American icon and a Texas legend," in a statement. "With his quick wit and kind spirit he touched the lives of so many, and I am deeply honored to have known him," Abbott wrote. "Richard Overton made us proud to be Texans and proud to be Americans. We can never repay Richard Overton for his service to our nation and for his lasting impact on the Lone Star State." People, including Rep. Lloyd Doggett, shared photos of the veteran and remembered his "service, spirit and longevity. Sen. John Cornyn simply said "A life well lived." Rep. Roger Williams said he had the honor of knowing Overton well and will miss him dearly. "Sitting on his porch and listening to him tell stories are memories I will never forget," Williams wrote. "I am thankful for his service to our country, and I am eternally grateful to have had him in my life as a friend and role model." Rep. Will Hurd shared a quote of Overton's that said "You don't know when you get here. You don't know when you go. It's in God's hands. Hurd added that "Our words will never be enough to fully show our gratitude for your selfless service. Fair winds and following seas, my friend." A Twitter account called EverythingTX shared a picture of the born-and-raised Texan smoking his signature cigar that he claimed helped him live a long life. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-passing-bexar-county-commissioner-paul-elizondo Statement on the Passing of Bexar County Commissioner Paul Elizondo 2018-12-27 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Statement on the Passing of Bexar County Commissioner Paul Elizondo Washington, D.C. Congressman Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in reaction to the sudden passing of Bexar County Commissioner Paul Elizondo today: With a long life of commitment to Bexar County families, Paul earned having his name inscribed on the Justice Center Tower. He combined the feisty toughness of a Marine vet, the insights of a teacher, and the good humor and joy of a sax player in his legendary orchestra. As a personal friend since our work together decades ago in the Texas Legislature, I am saddened by his sudden passing. Let's remember Paul by renewing our own commitment to continue building a community that advances opportunity for all. ### Follow Lloyd Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-passing-bexar-county-commissioner-paul-elizondo Statement on the Passing of Bexar County Commissioner Paul Elizondo 2018-12-27 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — Congressman Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in reaction to the sudden passing of Bexar County Commissioner Paul Elizondo today: "With a long life of commitment to Bexar County families, Paul earned having his name inscribed on the Justice Center Tower. He combined the feisty toughness of a Marine vet, the insights of a teacher, and the good humor and joy of a sax player in his legendary orchestra. As a personal friend since our work together decades ago in the Texas Legislature, I am saddened by his sudden passing. Let's remember Paul by renewing our own commitment to continue building a community that advances opportunity for all." Follow Lloyd Doggett 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/kxan-rep-doggett-trump-shutdown KXAN: Rep. Doggett on the Trump Shutdown 2018-12-24 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy 300 East 8th St, 4th Floor 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/msnbc-rep-doggett-s-interview-ali-velshi-trumpshutdown-and-us-involvement-0 MSNBC: Rep. Doggetts Interview with Ali Velshi on #TrumpShutdown and U.S. Involvement in Yemen 2018-12-24 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy   0 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/msnbc-rep-doggett-s-interview-richard-lui-trumpshutdown-and-dreamers MSNBC: Rep. Doggetts Interview with Richard Lui on the #TrumpShutdown and Dreamers 2018-12-23 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy   0 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-johnson-s-statement-on-the-government-shutdown Congresswoman Johnsons Statement on the Government Shutdown 2018-12-22 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today released the following statement regarding the partial shutdown of the United States government: President Trump's forced government shutdown is a disservice to the hard-working professionals in the Federal government and to the American people. As Ranking Member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, I want to point out that our federal science agencies have a long history of working hard on research and education programs that return huge payoffs to the American people. Those agencies are basically closed for business today. As I've noted in previous shutdowns, as our competitors in other countries surge ahead in their R&D investments, we have basically shut down a large chunk of our federal science and technology enterprise. Shutting down the government is an embarrassment and the President should not be proud' of it. It is important to consider that President Trump was presented with a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open and to keep paying the country's 800,000 federal employees while we come to terms on a full budget. Instead, President Trump chose to demand $5 billion for an unattainable and irresponsible border wall over the American people. This decision by the president, and the decision by the Republican leadership of the House to follow his lead, will leave the nation's federal employees including almost 33,000 in Texas alone without pay during the holiday season. The harm this shutdown will cause rests squarely with the President and his party. This will not stop me and every member of the Democratic Party in Washington from continuing to work to keep the government funded. It is up to the president and House Republicans, however, to accept the terms the Senate has agreed to and that my Democratic colleagues in the House support. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-requests-answers-about-concertina-wire-removal-us-mexico Congressman Gonzalez Requests Answers About Concertina Wire Removal on U.S.-Mexico Border 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) on Thursday requested information fromU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionCommissioner Kevin K. McAleenan, citing concerns from constituentsregarding the continued presence and pending removal of concertina wire along the border. Withborderwall funding in peril for PresidentDonaldTrump, Congressman Gonzalezisconcerned about the orderly and complete removal of concertina wire, which presents a threat to wildlife andpeople living in South Texas and on the Southern border of the United States.In a recent letterto Commissioner McAleenan,CongressmanGonzalezrequested answers about where the wire was placed, and the plan for removing it. The residents of the Rio Grande Valleydeserve answers to these questions and for the federal government to be responsible in theirdoings,Congressman Gonzalez said.We have learned that thefederalgovernment has a poor record of cleaning up construction sites, and when the military is also involved, orders need to be clear and thorough, always keeping in mind the good stewardship of federal resources. Congressman Gonzalez has repeatedly opposed the militarization of the border, and the border wall. Some of his most recent work culminated in an officialcommenton theborderwall. Below is the letter in full: December 19, 2018 The Honorable Kevin K. McAleenan Commissioner U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20229 Commissioner McAleenan, I write today to express serious concerns that I share with my constituents about the militarization of our border, and the deployment of concertina wire. On behalf of our local leaders, who have already expressed their concerns to the agents and leadership on the ground, I request that your agency take personal responsibility for ensuring complete removal of this dangerous wire. The deployment of this wire, as well as the militarization of the border is having a palpable effect on U.S.-Mexico relations and the daily lives of many who live in border communities like mine… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/joint-statement-speaker-ryan-continues-block-crucial-yemen-vote-and Joint Statement: Speaker Ryan Continues to Block Crucial Yemen VoteAnd American Bombs Keep Falling 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy UNITED STATES CONGRESS For Immediate Release December 20, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery (202) 225-4865 Joint Statement: Speaker Ryan Continues to Block Crucial Yemen VoteAnd American Bombs Keep Falling Washington, D.C. Congressmembers Lloyd Doggett, Barbara Lee, Jim McGovern, Ro Khanna, Mark Pocan, Tulsi Gabbard, and Peter Welch today called on Speaker Ryan to end his blockade on a crucial Yemen votethe resolution passed in the Senate with a bipartisan majority. Together, they released the following statement: We urge Speaker Paul Ryan to end his blockade on behalf of President Trump and allow the House to vote on what has already been approved in the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 56 to 41: a resolution to withdraw U.S. support for Saudi forces in the bloody war in Yemen. If Speaker Ryan will not heed our voices or those of his Republican Senate colleagues, we hope that in this holiday season he will at least heed the voice of the suffering. The U.N. recently estimated that every 10 minutes, a child dies in Yemen. When the American-backed Saudi coalition attacked a school bus, killing 40 little children, scrawled across the bomb were markings showing that it was made in America. Let's stop America's role in what is currently the world's worst humanitarian crisis; Republican leadership must let the House vote to end U.S. involvement. To stop the suffering from increasing, permit a vote to stop American bombs from falling. ### Follow Lloyd Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/joint-statement-speaker-ryan-continues-block-crucial-yemen-vote-and-american Joint Statement: Speaker Ryan Continues to Block Crucial Yemen Vote—And American Bombs Keep Falling 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — Congressmembers Lloyd Doggett, Barbara Lee, Jim McGovern, Ro Khanna, Mark Pocan, Tulsi Gabbard, and Peter Welch today called on Speaker Ryan to end his blockade on a crucial Yemen vote—the resolution passed in the Senate with a bipartisan majority. Together, they released the following statement: "We urge Speaker Paul Ryan to end his blockade on behalf of President Trump and allow the House to vote on what has already been approved in the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 56 to 41: a resolution to withdraw U.S. support for Saudi forces in the bloody war in Yemen. If Speaker Ryan will not heed our voices or those of his Republican Senate colleagues, we hope that in this holiday season he will at least heed the voice of the suffering. The U.N. recently estimated that every 10 minutes, a child dies in Yemen. When the American-backed Saudi coalition attacked a school bus, killing 40 little children, scrawled across the bomb were markings showing that it was made in America. Let's stop America's role in what is currently the world's worst humanitarian crisis; Republican leadership must let the House vote to end U.S. involvement. To stop the suffering from increasing, permit a vote to stop American bombs from falling." Follow Lloyd Doggett 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-johnson-applauds-passage-of-first-step-act Congresswoman Johnson Applauds Passage of First Step Act 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act, or First Step Act, sending the bill to the President's desk for his signature: The First Step Act represents a milestone in our quest for true criminal justice reform. This piece of legislation makes improvements to our justice system that correct current issues by allowing judges more discretion in sentencing, limiting the harsh potency of mandatory minimums, and adding $75 million in funding to prevent recidivism. Additionally, we were able to secure the retroactive application of the Fair Sentencing Act, which will make 4,000 currently imprisoned individuals eligible for early release, and this bill brings relief to sentencing disparities, which overwhelmingly affect African Americans and other minorities. These are all reasons why I joined my colleagues in voting to pass this bill out of the House today. While there is much more that needs to be accomplished to truly achieve the criminal justice reform we all seek, I am heartened by the good this will bring once it becomes law. It restores hope to some who felt that even what was agreed upon in this legislation was beyond reach and will stand out as a bipartisan success that weathered a difficult legislative process to passage. Congressional Democrats will continue our work to pass reforms that build on the progress of the First Step Act, and I remain committed to join them in this effort. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-reacts-administration-s-plans-withdraw-us-armed-forces Congressman Gonzalez Reacts to Administrations Plans to Withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from Syria 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to theTrump Administration's plansto withdraw U.S. Armed Forces and support from the embattled country of Syria. The Administration's sudden decision to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of Syria is more than troubling and could yield grave diplomatic and humanitarian consequences. Think before you leap, Mr. President. ISIS has yet to face defeat. Pulling our troops out places us in uncharted geopolitical territory and only serves to empower Russia, Iran, ISIS, and the Assad regime. I demand transparency, a detailed explanation on this withdrawal, and the Administration's plans to bring peace, security, and stability to the people of Syria. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-statement-waste-57-billion-taxpayer-dollars-useless-border Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Waste of $5.7 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars for a Useless Border Wall 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement after the House passedH.R. 695, a spending package that includes $5.7 billion for a physical barrier on the U.S.-Mexico Border. If this goes throughin the Senate,the President of the United States, along withmany House Republicans, just cost the American people almost six billion of their hard-earned dollars. Thiswalldoes not secure our border. This is not the solution. Mr. President, my fellow colleagues, you have made a serious mistake, which will cause the government to potentially shutdown. So much for Merry Christmas. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402925 Rep. Cuellar Announces Resources for Brightwood College Students 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the Department of Education (ED) is providing resources to Brightwood College students affected by the December 7th closing of the Education Corporation of America (ECA) in Laredo, TX. This announcement comes as a result of ECA's abrupt closure of dozens of institutions nationwide, affecting thousands of students. Students are encouraged to apply for a closed school loan discharge, if they meet certain criteria. Congressman Cuellar stated, It is our responsibility to ensure that every student, regardless of their economic background, is prepared to compete in a 21st-century, competitive job market. These students, who have been unfairly deprived of their educational investment, must be justly compensated. I would like to thank Laredo College and TAMIU for their efforts in helping students continue to pursue a higher education. It is my hope that the Department of Education is able to provide them with the federal assistance that they so greatly deserve. Students Eligible to Apply Students may be eligible for a closed school loan discharge based on their attendance period at Brightwood College. Student loan borrowers (and parents who took out PLUS loans on behalf of students) may be eligible for a 100-percent discharge of their federal student loans borrowed to attend the school under either of the following circumstances: Brightwood closed while the student was enrolled, and they did not complete their program because of the closure. If a student was on an approved leave of absence, they are considered to have been enrolled at the school; OR The student withdrew from all classes 120 days or less prior to the school closing. This requires active enrollment at Brightwood on or after August 9, 2018. Transfer of Course Credits Laredo College and Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) are offering their services to students who are interested in seeing if they are eligible for transfer. Students may… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rusal-ruse-doggett-trump-admin-lifting-sanctions-russian-aluminum Rusal Ruse: Doggett on Trump Admin Lifting Sanctions on Russian Aluminum Producer 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Rusal Ruse: Doggett on Trump Admin Lifting Sanctions on Russian Aluminum Producer Washington, D.C. Congressman Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in reaction to the Trump Administration lifting sanctions on Rusal, a company controlled by sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Rep. Doggett previously uncovered that the Trump Administration granted a tariff exemption to Rusal USA. President Trump is sliding another big gift under Vladimir Putin's Christmas Tree: lifting sanctions on Russian aluminum producer Rusal. Administration endorsement of what appears to be a shell game brokered by a sanctioned Russian bank, VTB Bank, involving one of Putin's closest buddies, Oleg Deripaska, only encourages Putin to pursue his destabilizing activities around the world. If, after Congressional review, this is what it appearsa Rusal rusethen we should reject this latest Trump scam. ### Follow Lloyd Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/rusal-ruse-doggett-trump-admin-lifting-sanctions-russian-aluminum-producer Rusal Ruse: Doggett on Trump Admin Lifting Sanctions on Russian Aluminum Producer 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — Congressman Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in reaction to the Trump Administration lifting sanctions on Rusal, a company controlled by sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Rep. Doggett previously uncovered that the Trump Administration granted a tariff exemption to Rusal USA. "President Trump is sliding another big gift under Vladimir Putin's Christmas Tree: lifting sanctions on Russian aluminum producer Rusal. Administration endorsement of what appears to be a shell game brokered by a sanctioned Russian bank, VTB Bank, involving one of Putin's closest buddies, Oleg Deripaska, only encourages Putin to pursue his destabilizing activities around the world. If, after Congressional review, this is what it appears—a Rusal ruse—then we should reject this latest Trump scam." Follow Lloyd Doggett 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402923 Rep. Cuellar: Supports Strong Border Security Without a 14th Century Wall 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy As a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) understands the importance of keeping the federal government funded. Congress has passed five of twelve spending bills in FY19, which leaves seven bills, which are set to expire at midnight on December 21. These bills include funding for the Department of Homeland Security, the federal agency at the center of the debate regarding President Trump's border wall. Last January, Congressman Cuellar spoke with President Trump during a bipartisan meeting at the White House, explaining why a border wall is not an effective policy and enumerating a variety of security measures that would help strengthen operations at the U.S.-Mexico border. A year later, he still stands behind his remarks. He stated the following: Last week, President Trump boasted that he would be proud' to shut down the government. Let me be clear: We cannot afford a senseless government shutdown. The last major government shutdown in 2013 cost the American economy 120,000 jobs and $24 billion. A shutdown is a wasteful disservice to the American taxpayer, who has a right to expect the government to operate uninterrupted and at full capacity. As I have indicated to President Trump in the past, we need effective border security. As a lifelong border resident, I speak with constituents, landowners, and law enforcement professionals regularly, and they agree that a massively expensive barrier is nothing more than a 14th Century solution to a 21st Century challenge. Congress should allocate funding towards technology, equipment, border personnel, ports of entry infrastructure, as well as security and economic development in Central America and Southern Mexico, in order to secure our border in a sensible, cost-efficient manner. We need to focus on solutions that work. I strongly encourage the President to reconsider funding for the wall, and keep the government open. Watch Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) discuss alternatives to constructing a border wall wi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gentle-forceful-voice-progress-remembering-gus-garcia Gentle, Forceful Voice for Progress: Remembering Gus Garcia 2018-12-17 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Gentle, Forceful Voice for Progress: Remembering Gus Garcia Austin, T.X. Congressman Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in reaction to the passing of his longtime friend, former Mayor Gus Garcia: For decades, Gus and Marina have been a great team for our community. Gus provided a gentle but forceful voice for public education, equal opportunity, the environment, and active participation by Hispanics in public decision-making and every aspect of our community. We have shared innumerable strategy sessions, press events, rallies, pachangas, and celebrations of progress, while always seeking to accomplish more. He has been my longtime friend, advisor, and, for many years, my personal accountant. We can best salute Gus's valued legacy by continuing to work for an inclusive, just community that lives up to his vision of what our city can be. Congressman Doggett, former Mayor Gus Garcia, Ambassador Rosalba Ojeda, former Consul General of Mexico in Austin, and State Representatives Rodriquez and Naishtat at a 2013 celebration hosted by the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation, which Gus founded. ### Follow Lloyd Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/gentle-forceful-voice-progress-remembering-gus-garcia Gentle, Forceful Voice for Progress: Remembering Gus Garcia 2018-12-17 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Austin, T.X. — Congressman Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in reaction to the passing of his longtime friend, former Mayor Gus Garcia: "For decades, Gus and Marina have been a great team for our community. Gus provided a gentle but forceful voice for public education, equal opportunity, the environment, and active participation by Hispanics in public decision-making and every aspect of our community. We have shared innumerable strategy sessions, press events, rallies, pachangas, and celebrations of progress, while always seeking to accomplish more. He has been my longtime friend, advisor, and, for many years, my personal accountant. We can best salute Gus's valued legacy by continuing to work for an inclusive, just community that lives up to his vision of what our city can be." Congressman Doggett, former Mayor Gus Garcia, Ambassador Rosalba Ojeda, former Consul General of Mexico in Austin, and State Representatives Rodriquez and Naishtat at a 2013 celebration hosted by the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation, which Gus founded. Follow Lloyd Doggett 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-highlights-potential-threats-government-shutdown-urges Congressman Gonzalez Highlights Potential Threats of Government Shutdown, Urges Prompt Passage of Funding Package 2018-12-17 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today warned fellow Members of Congressand the American peopleabout the threats and effects of a potential government shutdown. WithPresident Donald J. Trump's threat of a government shutdown, Congressman Gonzalez has remained staunch in his efforts to oppose funding for a physical barrier on the U.S.-Mexico Border, instead calling for more modern, practical solutions to border security.According to a newNPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll, 57 percent of Americans recommend that President Trump seek a compromise on border security funding, preventing a government shutdown. The American people are watching a poorly written reality television show, instead of a functioning, bipartisan Congress with real solutions,Congressman Gonzalez said.Enough is enough. Congress needs to get its act together, passa funding package that keeps the government open, eliminate the risk of putting countless government services in jeopardy, and do so before the American people abandonthefaiththey place inelected officials. Congressman Gonzalez has highlighted potential effects of a government shutdown here: More Than 420,000 Federal Employees Working Without Pay.Frontline federal employees, including law enforcement and public safety personnel, would begin working without pay three days before Christmas. This includes around 14,000 FBI agents, 54,000 Customs and Border Protection agents, 6,000 Forest Service firefighters as well as the Secret Service, including President Trump's detail. Nearly 400,000 Federal Employees Furloughed Days Before Christmas.In addition to federal employees working without pay, hardworking federal employees at agencies like the Department of Transportation, the Department of Commerce, and NASA will be sent home December 22, depriving the American people of vital services and plunging the workers and their families into uncertainty. Undermining Public Safety.Training programs for state and local law enforcement will be cancelled. The Department of Justice's civil liti… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://vela.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/texas-border-congressman-airs-spacex-border-wall-concerns Texas border congressman airs SpaceX border wall concerns 2018-12-16 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Filemon Vela V000132 vela.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONU.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, a leader in the effort to block Democratic House leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., from becoming speaker, settled for a compromise last week that caps her time in the post, but he came away with an unexpected bonus: a direct line to Pelosi on a critical issue for his district the border wall. With President Donald Trump threatening to shut down the government if he doesn't get $5 billion for a wall, Pelosi has met privately with Vela over his strong opposition to a wall and concerns about a barrier interfering with the spaceport being built by SpaceX outside Brownsville. I met with her the day she met with Trump, Vela said, referring to Tuesday's antagonistic Oval Office meeting with Trump, Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. And I walked into her office after she'd just gotten off the phone with him. Pelosi was praised by Democrats for standing up to Trump during the heated conversation, attended by reporters, over border wall funding. The border wall is obviously really important to me, said Vela. She handled that issue really well in her meeting with Trump. The president followed up with Pelosi in a telephone call. A shutdown is a real possibility, Vela said. At the same time, Pelosi also was negotiating with the half dozen or so ringleaders opposed to her becoming speaker again she was speaker from 2007 to 2011 and reached out to Vela. I had a long conversation with her about the wall, he said of his 45-minute talk in Pelosi's office, a meeting that contributed to his agreeing that Pelosi be speaker for a limited time. By the next day, Pelosi, who also was talking to other dissidents, had agreed to a plan that would enable her to serve as speaker through 2022, opening the door to a new generation of leaders and giving her the votes she needs to be elected speaker Jan. 3. Nancy and I have no questions on the table, said Vela. I have her full-fledged support. And one of the most important issues to him is securing protection for SpaceX's space… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-doggett-reacts-affordable-care-act-ruling-texas Congressman Doggett Reacts to Affordable Care Act Ruling in Texas 2018-12-15 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Congressman Doggett Reacts to Affordable Care Act Ruling in Texas Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in reaction to federal judge in Texas striking down the entire Affordable Care Act last night: This horrendous ruling is the judicial equivalent of filling the stockings with lumps of coal. Millions of familiesincluding those with pre-existing conditionsnow face the uncertainties of print denials, inadequate coverage, exorbitant premiums, and lack of basic care. If not reversed on appeal, we must find a legislative way of preventing this Republican conspiracy from denying Americans health care. ### Follow Lloyd Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-doggett-reacts-affordable-care-act-ruling-texas Congressman Doggett Reacts to Affordable Care Act Ruling in Texas 2018-12-15 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in reaction to federal judge in Texas striking down the entire Affordable Care Act last night: "This horrendous ruling is the judicial equivalent of filling the stockings with lumps of coal. Millions of families—including those with pre-existing conditions—now face the uncertainties of print denials, inadequate coverage, exorbitant premiums, and lack of basic care. If not reversed on appeal, we must find a legislative way of preventing this Republican conspiracy from denying Americans health care." Follow Lloyd Doggett 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-johnson-opposes-aca-individual-mandate-ruling Congresswoman Johnson Opposes ACA Individual Mandate Ruling 2018-12-15 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Dallas, TX Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today released the following statement after a federal judge ruled the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate unconstitutional, resulting in great uncertainty for the American health care market: In six, years, the Affordable Care Act has brought millions of Americans health care for the first time in their lives, and despite these successes, Republicans have sought to undermine it and therefore jeopardize the health care for a great many American families. This outcome has been realized by the decision adjudicated by a federal judge in Texas. It is crucial to keep in mind that after failing to repeal the ACA, the Republican campaign to undermine and handicap the seminal health care law of our generation. While the legal ramifications of this judicial decision remains unclear, I want those who believe in the fundamental right of universal health care to understand how fragile even our most profound legislative achievements are in these politically uncertain and unstable times. As an individual who began my career as a nurse and the first nurse to ever be elected to Congress, I know the positive impact access to quality health care can make on the lives of countless American families. It is this firm conviction that will power me to join my Democratic colleagues in the majority of the new Congress to pass comprehensive health care reforms that expand health care coverage throughout this country. This is my promise to the American people and my constituents of District 30. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402916 Rep. Cuellar Announces $84,000 for New Shuttle Bus for Webb County 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Rep. Cuellar Announces $84,000 for New Shuttle Bus for Webb County f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), December 14, 2018 Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $84,000 in federal funding for Webb County to purchase a new public shuttle bus from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This new addition to the County's bus fleet will improve transit operations in rural areas, increasing public transportation for disabled and elderly individuals in Webb County. Funds for this grant program were provided through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Increasing access to unrestricted public transportation for commuters in the 28th District of Texas is a top priority for Congressman Cuellar. Presently, there are six bus routes which cover most of the rural areas of Webb County. The new shuttle bus will increase public transit access for rural residents who lack sufficient transportation options, including low-income and senior citizens. Residents in Webb County and in rural areas across the country deserve the same access to public transportation afforded to urban areas, said Congressman Cuellar. This new shuttle bus will provide an additional mode of transportation, making bus travel in Laredo safer and more accessible for citizens and visitors alike. I would like to recognize the Federal Transit Administration, the Texas Department of Transportation, and Webb County for focusing on the needs of this community. I additionally thank Webb County Judge Tijerina and County Commissioners for their efforts in securing this much needed resource. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402918 Rep. Henry Cuellar Named Chief Deputy Whip in the 116th Congress 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Rep. Henry Cuellar Named Chief Deputy Whip in the 116th Congress f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), December 14, 2018 WASHINGTON Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Terri Sewell (AL-07), Shelia Jackson Lee (TX-18), Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Pete Aguilar (CA-31), was named Chief Deputy Whip by House Majority Whip-Elect James E. Clyburn for the 116th Congress. The Congressman released the following statement regarding this new position: I would like to thank House Majority Whip-Elect Clyburn for providing me with this great leadership opportunity. It is a great honor to be named Chief Deputy Whip for this upcoming Congress, where I promise to work in a bipartisan manner and serve the American people. As we enter the majority, it is critical that we continue to reach across the aisle at finding common-sense legislative solutions to the issues we face. I look forward to working with the Whip team and my fellow colleagues to perform this role with the utmost dignity and dedication. ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402920 Rep. Cuellar Appreciates Sending Troops Home for the Holidays 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Rep. Cuellar Appreciates Sending Troops Home for the Holidays Calls for Remaining troops to be Sent Home Early f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), December 14, 2018 WASHINGTON Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) has continually called for U.S. Troops on the border to be sent home for the holidays and to not extend their mission past the expiration date. Today, the Congressman released the following statement in response to reports showing that hundreds of troops will be sent home this week: I am encouraged to see that many of the U.S. active-duty personnel currently deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border are returning home this week, especially in time for the holidays. I supported ending the mission of our troops on the border before the original December 15th deadline, and request the remaining active-duty troops be returned to their home bases to celebrate the holidays with their loved ones. Ending this mission on the border sends a clear message to the American people that our dedicated U.S. Customs and Border Protection law enforcement personnel are fully capable of securing our border. ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402921 El Congresista Cuellar agradece el envo de tropas a casa para las vacaciones 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy El Congresista Cuellar agradece el envo de tropas a casa para las vacaciones Pide que las tropas restantes sean enviadas a casa antes de la fecha prevista f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), December 14, 2018 WASHINGTON - El Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) ha pedido continuamente que las tropas de los Estados Unidos en la frontera se enven a sus hogares para las vacaciones y que no se extienda su misin ms all de la fecha de vencimiento. Hoy, el Congresista emiti la siguiente declaracin en respuesta a informes que muestran que cientos de soldados sern enviados a casa esta semana: Me alienta ver que gran parte del personal de servicio activo de los EE. UU. actualmente desplegado en la frontera de EE. UU. y Mxico regresara a casa esta semana, especialmente a tiempo para las vacaciones. Apoy el finalizar la misin de nuestras tropas en la frontera antes de la fecha lmite original del 15 de diciembre, y solicito que las tropas de servicio activo restantes sean devueltas a sus bases para celebrar las fiestas con sus seres queridos. El finalizar esta misin en la frontera enva un mensaje claro al pueblo estadounidense de que nuestro personal dedicado a la aplicacin de la ley de Aduanas y Proteccin Fronteriza de los EE. UU. est totalmente capacitado para asegurar nuestra frontera." ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-johnson-announces-28-million-grant-for-children-s-hospital Congresswoman Johnson Announces $2.8 Million Grant for Childrens Hospital 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Dallas, TX Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services awarded Children's Medical Center Dallas with a $2,887,257 grant. The funding will enhance the Children's Graduate Medical Education Payment Program. Children's Hospital is a world-class medical institution, which serves families by providing, at times, life-saving care for the young. I am delighted to announce that Children's will receive additional funding to help train the next generation of medical professionals who will care for children that have taken ill, said Congresswoman Johnson. As someone who began my career as a nurse offering medical care, I believe there a few causes more deserving of this funding than teaching new doctors and nurses to offer care for the young. It is a great pleasure to congratulate Children's Hospital on receiving this award. The grant funding period runs through September 30, 2019. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/repveasey-leads-letter-with-nm-and-tx-lawmakers-to-demand-answers-on Rep.Veasey Leads Letter with NM and TX Lawmakers to Demand Answers on Death of 7-Year-Old Migrant Child in CBP Custody 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Marc A. Veasey V000131 veasey.house.gov veasey https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Young girl's tragic death "raises significant questions about the leadership at DHS and CBP's ability to appropriately respond to the humanitarian crisis happening at our southern borders and the agency's ability to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future." WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.), Marc Veasey (D-Texas) and Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) wrote to leadership of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) demanding an immediate investigation into the tragic death of a 7-year-old girl from Guatemala who died on December 8, 2018, after being taken into custody with her father by CBP in Lordsburg, N.M. "Her death raises significant questions about the leadership at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP's ability to appropriately respond to the humanitarian crisis happening at our southern borders and the agency's ability to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future," the lawmakers wrote. "We learned through news outlets that the child and her father turned themselves into CBP agents on the night of December 6, 2018, and that the following morning the child fell ill around 5:00 am and at approximately 6:25 am she began having seizures," the lawmakers said. "According to CBP, emergency responders measured her body temperature at 105.7 degrees, and she was flown to Providence Children's Hospital in El Paso, Texas for medical care, where she later passed away. The hospital listed her cause of death as septic shock, fever and dehydration. According to a statement released by CBP, the child ‘reportedly had not eaten or consumed water for several days.'" "We remain deeply concerned about the Administration's anti-immigrant enforcement policies against individuals who pose no threat to the nation, as well as the administration's policies and practices that may be causing asylum seekers to attempt a dangerous journey cro… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://vela.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-vela-cuellar-and-gonzalez-laud-over-27-million-hidalgo Congressmen Vela, Cuellar, and Gonzalez Laud Over $27 Million for Hidalgo County Head Start 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Filemon Vela V000132 vela.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressmen Filemon Vela (TX-34), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Head Start has awarded a continuation grant of $27,236,014 to Hidalgo County Head Start. This grant will help implement comprehensive child development programs that prepare young students, ages three to four, from low-income families for pre-school. The grant will allow Hidalgo County Head Start to continue serving children and families in South Texas. Children participating in this program are given access to educational, nutritional, health, social, and special services. For 35 years, the program has sought to promote school readiness and developmental achievement. The Head Start program strengthens families and our community by providing children with quality education early in their development,said Congressman Vela.This funding is a critical investment in the education of our future leaders and will help ensure that South Texas children and their families have the tools they need to succeed. Head Start is a tremendously successful program, having served thousands of children and families in my district,said Congressman Cuellar.For years, it has contributed a great deal to the community by providing students with an array of comprehensive services and opportunities to shape a path for success. These funds are not only an investment in our children's education, but an investment in their future. This is great news we must always keep the door of opportunity open for every child in the 15th District of Texas,Congressman Gonzalez said.The Head Start program empowers students to expand their horizons and continues to prepare children for success both in school and beyond. In Congress, I will work to ensure that federal dollars are never limited when it comes to the academic success of our children. Teresa Flores, Executive Director of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program, expressed her enthusiasm about the federal funding for t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402917 Congressmen Cuellar, Gonzalez, Vela Laud Over $27 Million for Hidalgo County Head Start 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and Filemon Vela (TX-34) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Head Start has awarded a continuation grant of $27,236,014 to Hidalgo County Head Start. This grant will help implement comprehensive child development programs that prepare young students, ages three to four, from low-income families for pre-school. The grant will allow Hidalgo County Head Start to continue serving children and families in South Texas. Children participating in this program are given access to educational, nutritional, health, social, and special services. For 35 years, the program has sought to promote school readiness and developmental achievement. Head Start is a tremendously successful program, having served thousands of children and families in my district, said Congressman Cuellar. For years, it has contributed a great deal to the community by providing students with an array of comprehensive services and opportunities to shape a path for success. These funds are not only an investment in our children's education, but an investment in their future. This is great news we must always keep the door of opportunity open for every child in the 15th District of Texas, Congressman Gonzalez said.The Head Start program empowers students to expand their horizons and continues to prepare children for success both in school and beyond. In Congress, I will work to ensure that federal dollars are never limited when it comes to the academic success of our children. The Head Start program strengthens families and our community by providing children with quality education early in their development, said Congressman Vela. This funding is a critical investment in the education of our future leaders and will help ensure that South Texas children and their families have the tools they need to succeed. Teresa Flores, Executive Director of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program, expressed her enthusias… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/demanding-house-action-rep-doggett-passage-historic-senate-yemen Demanding House Action: Rep. Doggett on Passage of Historic Senate Yemen Resolution 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Demanding House Action: Rep. Doggett on Passage of Historic Senate Yemen Resolution Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in reaction to the historic Senate vote to limit presidential war powers in Yemen: This powerful vote, the Trump Administration's disgraceful coverup for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmanmost recently by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo before the House todayand the daily deaths of more and more Yemeni children all demand action by the House. The Senate rejected the Administration's claim that its activities in Yemen are not subject to the War Powers Act: The House must do the same.Even if he remains committed to being a Trump apologist, Speaker Ryan should complete his tenure by following the example of Senate Republicans to reverse course and permit a full and fair debate on similar resolutions next week. And yesterday, as Republicans hid the provision to end House debate within a rule on the Farm Bill, Rep. Doggett gave a speech which you can watch here, with a short excerpt below: What cruel ironythat this rule dealing, in part, with too much food in America may starve millions in Yemen. This rule today prohibits a fair debate and vote here, because Republican leaders know that so many members of both parties can no longer stomach the atrocitiesatrocities that are supported by American tax dollars. They fear that a bipartisan majority of this House would reject what has become a wretched stain on our Nation.Last month, this same Trump enablers buried consideration of our resolution with a bill about gray wolves. Today, they bury Yemenis with a bill about American agricultural abundance. As Americans celebrate a joyous Christmas, the Trump Administration will continue writing the epitaph for the mass graves in Yemen. Let's reject this rule today and put a stop to this egregious… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/demanding-house-action-rep-doggett-passage-historic-senate-yemen-resolution Demanding House Action: Rep. Doggett on Passage of Historic Senate Yemen Resolution 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in reaction to the historic Senate vote to limit presidential war powers in Yemen: "This powerful vote, the Trump Administration's disgraceful coverup for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman—most recently by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo before the House today—and the daily deaths of more and more Yemeni children all demand action by the House. The Senate rejected the Administration's claim that its activities in Yemen are not subject to the War Powers Act: The House must do the same. Even if he remains committed to being a Trump apologist, Speaker Ryan should complete his tenure by following the example of Senate Republicans to reverse course and permit a full and fair debate on similar resolutions next week." And yesterday, as Republicans hid the provision to end House debate within a rule on the Farm Bill, Rep. Doggett gave a speech which you can watch here, with a short excerpt below: "What cruel irony—that this rule dealing, in part, with too much food in America may starve millions in Yemen. This rule today prohibits a fair debate and vote here, because Republican leaders know that so many members of both parties can no longer stomach the atrocities—atrocities that are supported by American tax dollars. They fear that a bipartisan majority of this House would reject what has become a wretched stain on our Nation. Last month, this same Trump enablers buried consideration of our resolution with a bill about gray wolves. Today, they bury Yemenis with a bill about American agricultural abundance. As Americans celebrate a joyous Christmas, the Trump Administration will continue writing the epitaph for the mass graves in Yemen. Let's reject this rule today and put a stop to this egregious wrongdoing." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-and-utrgv-announce-almost-100000-bilingual-enrichment Congressman Gonzalez and UTRGV Announce Almost $100,000 for Bilingual Enrichment Courses 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced that the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) has awarded $99,991 to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's(UTRGV)Project SSTARC (Social Studies Through Authentic and Relevant Content): Promoting Humanities Learning in Elementary Schools. Project SSTARCis a two-year collaborative project between the Center for Bilingual Studies and the Center for Mexican American Studies at UTRGVand local school districts in the Rio Grande Valley. The project aims to provide an opportunity for local elementary school (kindergarten through 5th grade) teachers to gain better knowledge of local and regional history, create relevant social studies content for their students in both English and Spanish, and disseminate the content on a wide scale to enrich the schooling experience of studentsby introducingthem to authentic and relevant humanities content early on in their lives. We must immerse young minds in social studies without limitations,Congressman Gonzalez said.I amgrateful this new funding will help UTRGV and Project SSTARC prevail in breaking down language barriers and building up student academic success. Community engagement is one of UTRGV's top priorities, and we are thrilled that this grant will allow the university to provide support to elementary school teachers throughout the Valley, said UTRGV President Guy Bailey. I thank Congressman Gonzalez and everyone at UTRGV who assisted in obtaining this grant. The Project Director, Dr. J. Joy Esquierdo, is a professor in UTRGV's Bilingual and Literacy Studies Department and the Director of the Center for Bilingual Studies. This grant award is a great opportunity for elementary teachers in the Rio Grande Valley to deepen their understanding of how local history, people, and events can enhance and enrich the curriculum delivered in the classrooms,Dr. Esquierdo said.I look forward to collaborating with the humanities scholars, elementary teachers, and the grant team to provide the Social Studies lesson… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-gonzalez-vela-cuellar-laud-over-27-million-hidalgo-county-head Congressmen Gonzalez, Vela, Cuellar Laud Over $27 Million for Hidalgo County Head Start 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Filemon Vela (TX-34), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Head Start has awarded a continuation grant of $27,236,014 to Hidalgo County Head Start. This grant will help implement comprehensive child development programs that prepare young students, ages three to four, from low-income families for pre-school. The grant will allow Hidalgo County Head Start to continue serving children and families in South Texas. Children participating in this program are given access to educational, nutritional, health, social, and special services. For 35 years, the program has sought to promote school readiness and developmental achievement. This is great news we must always keep the door of opportunity open for every child in the 15th District of Texas,Congressman Gonzalez said.The Head Start program empowers students to expand their horizons and continues to prepare children for success both in school and beyond. In Congress, I will work to ensure that federal dollars are never limited when it comes to the academic success of our children. The Head Start program strengthens families and our community by providing children with quality education early in their development,said Congressman Vela.This funding is a critical investment in the education of our future leaders and will help ensure that South Texas children and their families have the tools they need to succeed. Head Start is a tremendously successful program, having served thousands of children and families in my district,said Congressman Cuellar.For years, it has contributed a great deal to the community by providing students with an array of comprehensive services and opportunities to shape a path for success. These funds are not only an investment in our children's education, but an investment in their future. Teresa Flores, Executive Director of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program, expressed her enthusiasm about the federal funding for th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402906 Rep. Cuellar Votes in Support of Farm Bill 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives by voting for H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 369-47, will extend all agriculture and nutrition programs for the next five years, that includes support for farmers and ranchers in Texas and across the country. This legislation passed the U.S. Senate, and now moves to the President's desk to be signed into law. This bill is a direct investment for our farmers and cattle ranchers, said Congressman Cuellar. It will also ensure that Americans in rural and urban areas across the country continue to be provided with the safest and most abundant food supply in the world. Specifically, this legislation will modernize our agriculture support systems, save American taxpayer dollars, and offer our farmers and ranchers certainty on how American agriculture policy will be regulated. Congressman Cuellar continued, I would like to thank House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway (TX-11), Ranking Member Collin Peterson (MN-7), and my fellow colleagues for working across the aisle to get this crucial bill passed. Nutrition & Hunger This bill preserves crucial benefits for millions of Texans and their families, such as: Reauthorizes SNAP for five years; Expands funding for food banks with $206 million for The Emergency Food Assistance; Program (TEFAP), which helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including the elderly; Makes donating fluid milk for food banks and other feeding programs easier; and Provides $238 million for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, which works to improve the health of low-income elderly persons by supplementing their diets with nutritious foods. Support for Farmers & Ranchers Maintains the core provisions of the federal crop insurance program, which is permanently authorized; Increases farm loan authorization level from $4.23 billion to $10 billion, including … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://algreen.house.gov/press-release/congressman-al-greens-statement-2019-open-enrollment-period Congressman Al Green's Statement on 2019 Open Enrollment Period 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Al Green G000553 algreen.house.gov     legacy (Houston, TX) - On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Congressman Al Green made the following statement regarding the severity of enrolling in a health plan before open enrollment ends on Saturday, December 15, 2018: As the deadline for open enrollment rapidly approaches, I urge all of my constituents and everyone in this country to be sure to secure healthcare coverage for 2019. According to Community Health Choice, more than 185,000 constituents of the Ninth Congressional District of Texas, which I am proud to serve, do not have health insurance. This includes residents of both Fort Bend County and Harris County. In 2018, 13% of Fort Bend County's uninsured population were eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and 17% were eligible for premium tax credits. In 2018, 13% of the Harris County's uninsured population were eligible for Medicaid or CHIP and 15% were eligible for premium tax credits. If you do not have health insurance, please sign up for coverage at www.HealthCare.gov. If you feel you cannot afford coverage, visit www.HealthCare.gov to learn more about Medicaid and tax credit eligibility. For free, in-person assistance, call 1-800-318-2596 or visit Localhelp.HealthCare.gov. For assistance in other languages, visit www.HealthCare.gov/Language-Resource/. Healthcare coverage is a life or death decision. Please, get covered. Make the December 15, 2018 deadline your lifeline to health care. Your life could depend on it. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/passing-asia-reassurance-initiative-act-ensuring-trade-partners-support Passing Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Ensuring Trade Partners that Support Human Rights & Rule of Law 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Passing Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Ensuring Trade Partners that Support Human Rights & Rule of Law Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, spoke on the floor of the House today before passage of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, and in support of amending the Section 302 of the bill. Rep. Doggett gave a speech which you can watch here, and provided these comments: As approved by the Senate, this resolution responds appropriately to the vacillation and confusion over the Trump Administration's foreign policy. But in today's amendment to Section 302 of the bill, we commit not only to support continued engagement and friendship in the Asia Pacific region, but to advance through our trade negotiations the values for which America has long been recognized as a beacon of hope. That beacon should leave no corner of the globe in the dark, and it must reach Asia. Our economic relations must be rooted in shared respect for human rights and adherence to the rule of law. It takes more than simply an opportunity to increase exports to justify a new agreement with a trading partner. With this new Section 302, Congress doesn't support just any trade agreement, but only those agreements with partners that actually respect, promote, and adhere to the rule of law. By its very terms, when considered together with Title IV, this amended resolution does not, for example, justify trade agreements with Myanmar (formerly Burma) after its murderous ethnic cleansing of its Rohingya residents, nor does it offer any support to the Trump Administration's July 26 declared intent to reward the tyrant of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte. This country, under this government, is simply an unacceptable choice as a potential trading partner. Though Trump's Hug-a-Thug approach has repeatedly preferred foreign tyrants over committed allies, I believe that… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/suffering-rising-and-american-bombs-keep-falling-doggett-speech-house Suffering is Rising and American Bombs Keep Falling: Doggett Speech on House Floor as GOP Stifles Debate on Yemen 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Suffering is Rising and American Bombs Keep Falling: Doggett Speech on House Floor as GOP Stifles Debate on Yemen Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, spoke on the floor of the House today on GOP attempts to again block a vote on U.S. support for the Saudi coalition in Yemen. As Republicans stifle this provision within a rule on the Farm Bill, Rep. Doggett gave a speech which you can watch here, and which is reproduced in part below, as prepared: What cruel ironythat this rule dealing, in part, with too much food in America may starve millions in Yemen. As this Congress invests in food for America, we pour tax dollars into stripping Yemeni children of theirs. In that remote place of which most Americans know little, 85,000 children have died and another 12 million are on starvation's brink. This very day, more children will be lost to starvation and disease. In an eloquent plea this week, Nick Kristof reports on an eight-year-old boy who is starving and has limbs like sticks He gazes stolidly ahead, tuning out everything, [as his] body focuses every calorie simply on keeping the organs functioningweighing just over 30 pounds.' He notes, United Nations officials warn that this could become the worst famine in a generation.' And Mr. Kristof rightly concludes, The bottom line: Our tax dollars are going to starve children.' Suffering is rising and American bombs keep falling.When the Saudi coalition attacked a school bus, killing 40 little children, scrawled across the bomb were markings that meant: Made in America. With today's rule, Trump's enablers here in Congress tell him to keep it up. To keep supporting the murderous Saudi regime for whom they can see no evil and hear no evil, even when there is a recording of the Saudi murder and dismemberment of an American resident available to listen to. This rule today prohibits a fair … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/passing-asia-reassurance-initiative-act-ensuring-trade-partners-support-human Passing Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Ensuring Trade Partners that Support Human Rights & Rule of Law 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, spoke on the floor of the House today before passage of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, and in support of amending the Section 302 of the bill. Rep. Doggett gave a speech which you can watch here, and provided these comments: "As approved by the Senate, this resolution responds appropriately to the vacillation and confusion over the Trump Administration's foreign policy. But in today's amendment to Section 302 of the bill, we commit not only to support continued engagement and friendship in the Asia Pacific region, but to advance through our trade negotiations the values for which America has long been recognized as a beacon of hope.That beacon should leave no corner of the globe in the dark, and it must reach Asia. Our economic relations must be rooted in shared respect for human rights and adherence to the rule of law. It takes more than simply an opportunity to increase exports to justify a new agreement with a trading partner. With this new Section 302, Congress doesn't support just any trade agreement, but only those agreements with partners that actually respect, promote, and adhere to the rule of law. By its very terms, when considered together with Title IV, this amended resolution does not, for example, justify trade agreements with Myanmar (formerly Burma) after its murderous ethnic cleansing of its Rohingya residents, nor does it offer any support to the Trump Administration's July 26 declared intent to reward the tyrant of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte. This country, under this government, is simply an unacceptable choice as a potential trading partner. Though Trump's Hug-a-Thug approach has repeatedly preferred foreign tyrants over committed allies, I believe that human rights is not a luxury. It is central to American values and the security of American families." Follow Lloyd Doggett 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/suffering-rising-and-american-bombs-keep-falling-doggett-speech-house-floor Suffering is Rising and American Bombs Keep Falling: Doggett Speech on House Floor as GOP Stifles Debate on Yemen 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, spoke on the floor of the House today on GOP attempts to again block a vote on U.S. support for the Saudi coalition in Yemen. As Republicans stifle this provision within a rule on the Farm Bill, Rep. Doggett gave a speech which you can watch here, and which is reproduced in part below, as prepared: "What cruel irony—that this rule dealing, in part, with too much food in America may starve millions in Yemen. As this Congress invests in food for America, we pour tax dollars into stripping Yemeni children of theirs. In that remote place of which most Americans know little, 85,000 children have died and another 12 million are on starvation's brink. This very day, more children will be lost to starvation and disease. In an eloquent plea this week, Nick Kristof reports on ‘an eight-year-old boy who is starving and has limbs like sticks He gazes stolidly ahead, tuning out everything, [as his] body focuses every calorie simply on keeping the organs functioning…weighing just over 30 pounds.' He notes, ‘United Nations officials warn that this could become the worst famine in a generation.' And Mr. Kristof rightly concludes, ‘The bottom line: Our tax dollars are going to starve children.' Suffering is rising and American bombs keep falling. When the Saudi coalition attacked a school bus, killing 40 little children, scrawled across the bomb were markings that meant: Made in America. With today's rule, Trump's enablers here in Congress tell him to keep it up. To keep supporting the murderous Saudi regime for whom they can see no evil and hear no evil, even when there is a recording of the Saudi murder and dismemberment of an American resident available to listen to. This rule today prohibits a fair debate and vote here, because Republican leaders know that so many members of both parties can no longer stomach the atrocities. Atrocities that are supported by American tax dollars. They fear that a bipartisan majority of this House wo… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-johnson-applauds-farm-bill-conference-report-s-passage-out Congresswoman Johnson Applauds Farm Bill Conference Reports Passage Out of the House 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today applauded the passage of the Conference Report to H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. As the ranking member on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Congresswoman Johnson was selected to serve on the Conference Committee assigned to merge the House and Senate versions of the legislation, also referred to as the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is an important piece of legislation that is designed to anticipate and address the needs of farmers over the next five years and tackle the issue of food insecurity for those who are less fortunate, said Congresswoman Johnson. While the version of the bill passed earlier this year by the House failed to strike a balanced approach, I am happy to say that this compromised version does exactly that. This bill maintains current benefit levels for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) while also ensuring that none of the program's recipients who direly need its benefits are kicked off the program. This means millions of Americans can rest assured that programs like SNAP will continue to keep food on the table in their time of need. The passage of this bill received strong support from key stakeholders, including the Texas Farm Bureau, Feeding America, The Humane Society of the United States, and the AARP. The bill now heads to the president's desk for his signature. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-lauds-passage-bipartisan-2018-farm-bill Congressman Gonzalez Lauds Passage of Bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Congressman Gonzalez supported H.R. 2 alongside 369 fellow representatives. The measure passed the Senate yesterday by a vote of 87-13 and now heads to the President's desk for signature. I am proud to support the 2018 Farm Bill, a product of true bipartisanship and compromise that will bring certainty and relief to the farmers and ranchers, families, seniors, and veterans that call Central and South Texas home. By passing this bill, Congress has signaled its support for cattle, citrus, cotton, sorghum, and sugar; committed to investments in rural broadband, healthcare, and infrastructure; and preserved the integrity of vital risk management, conservation, and nutrition programs that sustain and lift up our communities. I would like to thank my friend, Ranking Member Collin Peterson, and the entire Conference Committee for their work to deliver a Farm Bill that works for the 15th District of Texas. The Farm Bill Conference Report supports good-paying rural jobs, strengthens the critical farmer safety net and bolsters opportunity in America's small towns through rural development, sustainable conservation, research and energy initiatives. It: Extends Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) to cover the inspection of cattle fever tick; Extends Sugar Policy in continued support of sugar growers in the Rio Grande Valley; Establishes a $25 Million Citrus Trust Fund to support the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program and combat harmful pests and diseases that are harmful to the citrus industry; Creates the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, which serves to address the risk of introduction and the spread of animal pests and disease affecting livestock; Includes a Cattle Fever Tick Program that is designed to receive research and extension grants to assist ranchers and landowners and… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://vela.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/spacex-may-be-new-barrier-trump-s-border-wall SpaceX May Be New Barrier for Trumps Border Wall 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Filemon Vela V000132 vela.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Four years ago, Elon Musk, the brash, outspoken Silicon Valley entrepreneur, strolled into South Texas for the groundbreaking of a site for SpaceX, his private rocket company. Joining Mr. Musk were Representative Filemon Vela, Democrat of Texas, and Rick Perry, who was governor of Texas at the time and is now President Trump's energy secretary. On that windy September day, the trio smiled and dug shovels into a mound of dirt in front of a large sign: Future home of SpaceX's South Texas launchpad. The rural tract of land that was supposed to be home to a commercial spaceport now stands in the path of Mr. Trump's border wall. Mr. Musk is just one of the potentially hundreds of private landowners in Texas who would be disrupted by the president's desire to build abig, beautifulwall. The border wall was a signature campaign promise for Mr. Trump, but Democrats oppose it. Congress has said it would provide up to $1.6 billion for border security this year, but Mr. Trump wants $5 billion for his wall alone and is nowthreatening to shut down the governmentwithout it. Here is where things stand on Mr. Trump's proposed wall. So how much of the wall is already being built? A year ago, the Trump administration unveiledwall prototypesat the border in San Diego in a $20 million showcase of imposing barriers stretching up to 30 feet high and made of steel bars, concrete slabs and metal spikes. But construction still has not begun on a new wall despite Mr. Trump's repeated promises to build it along the nearly 2,000-mile border with Mexico, at an estimated cost of $25 billion. In the 2018 fiscal year, Congress provided $1.6 billion for border security, much of it to repair existing barriers. The Department of Homeland Security has already spent millions of dollars to replace fences in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Additionally, last year's funding was to pay for 33 miles of a new wall in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, where 41 percent of all migrants apprehended on the southwestern border are s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://vela.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-vela-supports-passage-farm-bill-conference-report Rep. Vela Supports Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Filemon Vela V000132 vela.house.gov     legacy Washington Today, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) supported passage of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee Report after earlier this week adding his signature as a negotiator to the completed report. This measure, which finalizes the House and Senate agreement for the landmark 2018 Farm Bill, was passed on the floor of the House of Representatives late this afternoon. As the only Texas Democrat selected to serve as a conferee representing the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Vela advocated for agricultural issues that affect Texas. The Farm Bill sets federal agricultural policy for the next five years. America's land and natural resources, trade opportunities, rural communities, and farmers and ranchers all benefit from strong agricultural policy. The Farm Bill increases food security and helps Americans access the nutritious foods they need to keep their families healthy. The bill we negotiated protects critical nutrition priorities. Food programs like SNAP and TEFAP help ensure that, in a country of great abundance, children, seniors, veterans, the disabled, and the most vulnerable do not go hungry,said Congressman Vela.I successfully worked to include a $25 million Citrus Trust Fund through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative and a National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, and I secured protections for cotton and sugar programs that are important to the South Texas economy. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will no longer face harmful additional work requirements initially proposed in an effort to remove recipients from the program. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) will have a funding increase of $20 million to assist local food banks and organizations with distributing foods to communities. The $25 Million Citrus Trust Fund was established to support the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program in an effort to combat pests and diseases that are harmful to the citrus industry. Over the last several years, South Texas citrus growers … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-doggett-reacts-president-trump-s-threat-trumpshutdown Congressman Doggett Reacts to President Trumps Threat of #TrumpShutdown 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov     legacy ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Congressman Doggett Reacts to President Trump's Threat of #TrumpShutdown Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the below statement in response to President Trump's threat today that he was proud to shut down the government for border security: Truly amazing. Trump is once again threatening he will shut down the government in order to force U.S. taxpayers to pay for his wasteful wall. Particularly in this holiday season, the impact of a Trump Shutdown would be felt by families across America, including in our community. ### Follow Lloyd Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-doggett-reacts-president-trumps-threat-trumpshutdown Congressman Doggett Reacts to President Trump’s Threat of #TrumpShutdown 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Lloyd Doggett D000399 doggett.house.gov doggett https://doggett.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the below statement in response to President Trump's threat today that he was "proud to shut down the government for border security": "Truly amazing. Trump is once again threatening he will shut down the government in order to force U.S. taxpayers to pay for his wasteful wall. Particularly in this holiday season, the impact of a Trump Shutdown would be felt by families across America, including in our community." Follow Lloyd Doggett 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-announces-over-45000-funding-transportation-fellowships Congressman Gonzalez Announces Over $45,000 in Funding for Transportation Fellowships at UTRGV 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded $45,500 to the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). This funding will help support fellows in the program to cover tuition, fees, stipend, and a one-time travel cost for theupcomingTransportation Research Board Annual (TRB) Meeting in Washington, D.C. I commend the U.S. Department of Transportation for this award and applaud UTRGV's involvement in the DDETFP,Congressman Gonzalez said.This is how we keep ourcommunitieson the road to success by encouraging and assisting bright minds in the midst of post-secondary educationand empowering them to develop the infrastructure solutions of tomorrow. Student success and expanding educational opportunities are two of UTRGV's core priorities, and these grants will help enhance the academic experience of our students,said UTRGV President Guy Bailey.I thank Congressman Gonzalez and everyone at UTRGV who assisted in obtaining this grant. DDETFP was developed in to assist students pursuing degrees in transportation-related disciplines. UTRGV utilizes the fellowship program through its University Transportation Center for Railway Safety (UTCRS) in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Interested students can receive awards from $1,500 - $10,000. Inthe U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gonzalez remains committed to keeping federal grants, like UTRGV's DDETFP funding, flowing to the 15th District of Texas. The congressman encourages students to seize these opportunities and become valuable assets. For more information on how prospective UTRGV students can apply, clickhere. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-statement-passing-deported-army-veteran-carlos-torres Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Passing of Deported Army Veteran Carlos Torres 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statementafter learningof the death of deported Vietnam War Army Veteran, Carlos Torres. Prior todeportation, Mr. Torresresided inthe Rio Grande Valley. In 2017, Congressman Gonzalez introduced H.R. 3429,the Repatriate Our Patriots Act, that would create a pathway to citizenship for deported veterans who held a clean record prior to military service. Carlos Torres served this country, and in return, this country failed him. After serving in the U.S. Army, on the front lines in the Vietnam War, Mr. Torres was denied a path to citizenship and deported. He fought for a home that turned him away, and in the end, he neversawthat home again. There is no excuse for this. No military service member should die in vain. The Repatriate Our Patriots Act mustbe enacted into law so that this never happens again. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-statement-president-trump-s-shutdown-remarks Congressman Gonzalez Statement on President Trumps Shutdown Remarks 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement today after President Donald J. Trump was quoted saying, I am proud to shut down the government for border security, during a meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi. President Trump is willing to put a halt on government funding and services while also taking credit for it. The President of the United States is the last person who should advocate for shutting down our government, and it is clear fromhistelevised admissions thathe isunwilling to negotiate, and that indeedhe ismaking a demand. Theremust be nofunding allocated for a border wall that's final.While the President continuesobstructing our government,I will work with likeminded pragmatists on both sides of the aisletoeffectively secureour borders throughthe use of low-cost,modern technology. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/top-dems-release-new-staff-report-on-equifax-breach-finding-stronger Top Dems Release New Staff Report on Equifax Breach Finding Stronger Laws Needed to Thwart Future Cyber Attacks 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, and Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today issued a new Democratic staff report in response to a Republican staff report on the Committees' joint investigation into the 2017 Equifax data breach. Unfortunately, Committee Republicans issued a report without including Democratic suggestions to prevent data breaches in the future, Cummings and Johnson said. This was a missed opportunity to convert the Committees' oversight efforts into concrete reforms that would help prevent future data breaches, hold companies accountable, and protect American consumers and their sensitive personal information. Shortly after Equifax announced its breach, both Committees initiated a joint investigation into the cause of and measures to help prevent future breaches. The investigation was a rare bipartisan initiative. The Committees conducted interviews of company executives and reviewed thousands of pages of company documents. In addition, Democratic staff met with consumer advocacy groups. The Republican staff report merely reiterated findings by media outlets and the Government Accountability Office about Equifax's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the company's lack of preparedness to protect breach victims. In contrast, the Democratic staff report provides detailed legislative and oversight recommendations to better protect consumers from future cyberattacks, including: requiring federal financial regulatory agencies to report their efforts to protect consumers from cybertheft and identify areas Congress could enhance agencies' authorities to achieve that goal; requiring all federal contractors to comply with established cybersecurity standards and guidance; enacting a comprehensive notification law that governs how data breach victims should be notified; and amending the Federal Trade Commission Act to strengthen civil penaltie… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-gonzalez-and-cuellar-announce-over-13-million-water-and-waste Congressmen Gonzalez and Cuellar Announce Over $13 Million for Water and Waste Disposal Solutions in Guadalupe County 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Guadalupe County's Green Valley Special Utility District (SUD) $13,816,000 in Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants. TheWater and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Programhelps communities and organizations provide long-term, low interest loans for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage and waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. It is crucial that Central and South Texans can go about their daily lives, knowing that water and waste disposal infrastructureisup-to-date,Congressman Gonzalez said.I thank the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Green Valley Special Utility District for working to ensure the health and safety of our citizens remains a top priority. Today's funding is a great investment in water infrastructure for residents in Guadalupe County,said Congressman Cuellar.These funds will not only provide households with better water services, but will also help meet heightened state treatment standards and the demands of this growing community. I would like to thank Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Green Valley Special Utility District for engaging in this critical mission. The funding will be dispersed through three Rural Development projects: An investment of$3,096,000for a wastewater buy-in project which involves purchasing capacity in two outside systems; An investment of$5,290,000will be used to construct two one-million gallon elevated storage tanks at Plant 3 and Plant 4; An investment of$5,430,000will be used to provide service along Weil Road which is located within the ETJs of the cities of Santa Clara and Cibolo. State and local government entities, private nonprofits, and federally-recognized tribesmay apply forthis program. Funding can be used for rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less, tribal lands in rural areas, and … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-johnson-announces-169-million-head-start-grant-for Congresswoman Johnson Announces $1.69 Million Head Start Grant for District 30 Montessori Lumin Education 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services awarded a $1,694,735 grant to Lumin Education, an East Dallas Montessori. The grant was administered under the department's Early Head Start program which targets pre-school aged children and families. Investing in early childhood education is an investment in our future, said Congresswoman Johnson. The benefits of exposing children at a young age to the classroom sets them on a trajectory of increased knowledge, better social skills and a lifelong appreciation of learning. I am delighted to congratulate Lumin Education on receiving this funding and look forward to the great number of District 30 residents and children they will be able to serve in the coming years. The funding will be allocated for the upcoming 2019 calendar year. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-encourages-south-texas-residents-apply-available-census Congressman Gonzalez Encourages South Texas Residents to Apply for Available Census Position 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging eligible applicants in the 15th District of Texas to apply for an available Work At Home (WAH) position assigned to the Area Census Office (ACO) in McAllen, Texas. This is a bilingual position for applicants fluent in English and Spanish. This is also a Time Limited Appointment, initial appointment is not to exceed September 30, 2020. This appointment may be extended at management's discretion. This Census opportunity allows area residents to represent and improve their communities directly from home, Congressman Gonzalez said.It is critical that the 15th District of Texas report accurate, full numbers during the 2020 Decennial Census. It is my hope that every available position, including Work At Home positions, can fulfill this goal. Responsibilities for the WAH position include: Directly supervise approximately 10-15 Census Field Supervisors and approximately 3-5 clerks. Provide group and individual training, monitors daily assignments and provides advice and guidance to subordinate staff. Maintain effective public relations with the community within the office boundaries, such as the local news media, community leaders and organizations, and local government officials. Establish an effective working relationship with traditionally hard to enumerate populations or with specific populations indigenous to the area within the office boundaries which incumbent is responsible for, including community, religious, or other characteristics. Assure that specific levels of quality and progress of field operations are being met through analysis of various computer-generated reports and observation. Review and analyze cost, quality, and progress reports to assure operations are coordinated within prescribed time allocations and quality and cost-efficient standards. Fluently speak Spanish in order to make and answer calls that may come from the Spanish population and organizations that service the Spanish community in the Area Census Office (ACO) geogr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-gonzalez-and-vela-urge-leader-pelosi-denounce-increased-spending Congressmen Gonzalez and Vela Urge Leader Pelosi to Denounce Increased Spending Plans for Border Wall 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Filemon Vela (TX-34) called on House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to strongly oppose any funding of physical barriers along the southern border in the Fiscal Year 2019 spending bill. In a letter addressed to Leader Pelosi, Congressmen Gonzalez and Velaaskedthe Leader to push back against Senate Leadership's consent to fund physical barriers along the southwest border. The congressmenemphasized thatsignificant harmhas already been caused by existing barriers, citing increased flooding and environmental damage to border communities as results of said barriers. We had an agreement and we need to stick to it,Congressman Gonzalez said. We need to be focused on real border security solutions, not the President's obsession with a obtaining funding for a physical barrier. No more funding. Plain and simple. Enough is enough,said Rep. Vela. The idea of fundingmore physical barriers along the Southern border should not beon the table for democrats. I am calling on Leader Pelosi to make it clear to her leadership colleagues in the Senate that fundingphysical barriersisanon-starter. To view the letter,click here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-denounces-attempts-to-stifle-the-will Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces Attempts to Stifle the Will of the People In Wisconsin and Michigan and attempts to Steal Ballots in North Carolina 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robin K. Chand December 6, 2018 202-225-3816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces Attempts to Stifle the Will of the People In Wisconsin and Michigan and attempts to Steal Ballots in North Carolina Jackson Lee: All told, together with voter suppression tactics, and politically and racially gerrymandered legislative districts, this represents yet another anti-democratic tactic employed by the GOP in an attempt cling on to power, despite the fact that their policies were just rejected at the ballot box. I encourage all fair-minded individuals and entities across the land to speak out against this effort and protect our democratic form of government. WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, and senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, released this statement following the discovery that absentee ballots in North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District were stolen, and GOP-controlled state legislatures in Wisconsin and Michigan are acting to subvert the will of voters by using lame duck sessions to strip powers of incoming Democratic governors: Last month, fueled by record turnout for a Midterm election, and widespread disapproval of the President, the Republican party and their policies, voters went to the polls and delivered resounding victories to Democrats. Democrats won control of the House of Representatives, wrestled control of seven Governors' offices, and won nearly 400 state legislative districts. Across the nation, House Democratic candidates won a resounding 54% of the vote and a victory margin of 8.4 million votesthe largest in history. The period following the election has been marked by ugly power grabs, and other issues related to the election. North Carolina has been especially problematic. A state whose racial gerrymandering laws were so onerous the law was considered to disenfranch… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-denounces-the-trump-organization-s Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces the Trump Organizations Decision to Rent 500 Hotel Rooms to Saudi Arabia Following the Inauguration and Urges Oversight hearings on possible Violations of the Emoluments Clause 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robin K. Chand December 6, 2018 202-225-3816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces the Trump Organization's Decision to Rent 500 Hotel Rooms to Saudi Arabia Following the Inauguration and Urges Oversight hearings on possible Violations of the Emoluments Clause Jackson Lee: However, in light of yesterday's story in the Post, the more likely explanation for Trump's obsequiousness to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and his deference to its crown prince, is that he and his family have significant, undisclosed financial interests with the Kingdom. Thus, it appears that the foreign policy of the United States is being improperly influenced by the personal financial interests of the president. We will be certain, of course, when the President is forced to release his tax returns and the American people can seefor themselvesthat the President's interests and motivations appear to be improperly influenced by his own pecuniary interests. To protect the nation against this type of betrayal, is precisely why the Framers included the Emoluments Clause in our Constitution. WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, and senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, released this statement following a report in the Washington Post indicating that following Trump's election, a lobbyist for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia booked 500 rooms at the Trump Hotel in Washington, D.C.: Yesterday the Washington Post reported that shortly after Election Night 2016, and it was apparent that Donald Trump had secured a majority of votes in the Electoral College, lobbyists working for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) had reserved 500 hotel rooms in the Trump Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington D.C., changing reservations from a non-Trump owned property. This follows other reports that the KSA has been increasing occupancy at propertie… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-statement-on-pearl-harbor-remembrance Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2018 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robin K. Chand December 7, 2018 202-225-3816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2018 Jackson Lee: Unfortunately with each day that passes, we lose to time another member of the Greatest Generation. This week, the nation paused and said farewell to a remarkable member of that era, our 41st president of the United States. As we remember him and the entire Bush Family, let us also remember and keep in our hearts all who fought and died in service of freedom and liberty, and especially those whom we lost today 77 years ago, and who fought in World War II, and who forever will be known as the greatest generation. WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, and senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, released this statement on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2018: Today marks the 77th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. On December 7, 1941, Japanese military executed a surprise attack on our Naval bases. The next day, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared the day of the attack as one which will live in infamy. The attack precipitated our entry into World War II. The five years which would follow set the table for the second half of the 20th century. Due to the valiant and heroic efforts of our nation's fighting forces, together with our allies, the United States would lead the Allied Forces to victory,establish itself as a hegemonic power, and safeguard liberty for the liberal western order for all the days to come. With this power came great responsibility and the days since World War II have seen an America which has underwritten the global democratic order for over seven decades. The fighting forces of that time are often referred to as the Greatest Generation. Unfortunately with each day that passes, we lose to time another member of… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-statement-on-the-president-s-intent-0 Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Presidents Intent to Nominate Heather Nauert as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robin Chand December 7, 2018 202-228-3816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the President's Intent to Nominate Heather Nauert as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Jackson Lee As a key member of our foreign policy team, the position of United States Ambassador to the United Nations is too important to be given to a political novice as a personal favor. The position requires expertise of issues disrupting the global order, experience dealing with competing international interests, and an ability to persuade and mobilize leaders to discern shared interests and act accordingly. Instead, the president has nominated a television personality, and not much more, much the same way the country elected a television personality, and not much more, and we are collectively daily living with the consequences. Washington, DC Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Budget and Homeland Security, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, issued this statement following news the President intends to nominate Heather Nauert as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations: This morning, the President announced his intention to nominate Heather Nauert to serve as the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations. If confirmed, she will follow in the tradition of diplomatic legends, such as: Adlai Stevenson, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Jeanne Kirkpatrick, Andrew Young, Madeline Albright, Tom Pickering, Susan Rice and the man whom we lost and mourned this week, the 41st President of the United States: George Herbert Walker Bush. The United States Mission to the United Nations is a representation of our nation's commitment to maintain a freer, safer world since well before the formation of the United Nations. Which is why the intent to nominate Heather Nauert is all the more confounding. At best, Ms. Nauert has fleeting p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-statement-on-the-president-s-intent-to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Presidents Intent to Nominate Bill Barr to be the Next Attorney General 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robin Chand December 7, 2018 202-228-3816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the President's Intent to Nominate Bill Barr to be the Next Attorney General Jackson Lee The president has announced that he intends to nominate an individual who, if confirmed, will serve as the nation's top law enforcement officer. He will have domain over a wide range of critical legal issues, including civil rights, voting rights, our criminal justice system, and many others. This nomination should be subjected to the same rigors as any other nominee to assess his fitness for this position. And, when his confirmation hearings begin, I plan to attend those hearings and submit testimony concerning this nomination. Yet this nominee must also make clear his impartiality and objectivity with respect to one critical additional issue: it is vital that any Attorney General confirmed by the Senate only receive his/her commission after pledging not to interfere with the Special Counsel's investigation. Anything short of this assurance amounts to a tacit endorsement of the President's now three-year assault on the rule of law. Washington, DC Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Budget and Homeland Security, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, issued this statement following news that the President intends to nominate William Barr to serve as Attorney General: Earlier today, the President announced his intention to nominate William Barr to be the next Attorney General of the United States. This would be his third Attorney Generalthe first drew the President's ire and was unceremoniously forced out of the position for failing to reverse his recusal from the Special Counsel's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and whether that crime was aided and abetted by members of the Trump Campaign. The second and current Attorney General does not pos… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://vela.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-vela-and-gonzalez-urge-leader-pelosi-denounce-increased Congressmen Vela and Gonzalez Urge Leader Pelosi to Denounce Increased Spending Plans for Border Wall 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Filemon Vela V000132 vela.house.gov     legacy Congressmen Vela and Gonzalez Urge Leader Pelosi to Denounce Increased Spending Plans for Border Wall Washington, DC Today, Congressmen Filemon Vela (TX-34) and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) called on House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to strongly oppose any funding of physical barriers along the southern border in the Fiscal Year 2019 spending bill. In a letter addressed to Leader Pelosi, Congressmen Vela and Gonzalezaskedthe Leader to push back against Senate Leadership's consent to fund physical barriers along the southwest border. The congressmenemphasized thatsignificant harmhas already been caused by existing barriers, citing increased flooding and environmental damage to border communities as results of said barriers. Enough is enough,said Rep. Vela. The idea of fundingmore physical barriers along the Southern border should not beon the table for democrats. I am calling on Leader Pelosi to make it clear to her leadership colleagues in the Senate that fundingphysical barriersisanon-starter. We had an agreement and we need to stick to it,Congressman Gonzalez said. We need to be focused on real border security solutions, not the President's obsession with a obtaining funding for a physical barrier. No more funding. Plain and simple. To view the letter,click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-eddie-bernice-johnson-connects-older-adults-with-financial Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Connects Older Adults with Financial, Health Care Resources at 2018 Senior Living Conference 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Dallas, TX Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson on Monday hosted the 2018 Senior Living Conference for the older adults of the 30th Congressional District of Texas. The annual conference, now in its third year, connected attendees with resources focused on health care and financial planning to better enhance quality of life for senior citizens. Attendees received valuable information on senior preparedness from keynote speaker Ja'net Pearson of Portfolio Resident Services, as well as resources on health care and medical treatment from panelists Carolyn Toliver, of Community Council Advancing Solutions; Rev. Freedom McAdoo, from the DFW Faith Health Collaborative Community; Leslie Makhani, of Sonic Insurance Agency; and Ashley Smith, of Crescent Medical Center Lancaster during the conference hosted at the Lancaster Recreation Center. At this moment in our country, people are living longer than ever. This also means that people must prepare for the challenges that come with a longer life as well, said Congresswoman Johnson. I have hosted this conference so seniors can become aware of what steps they need to take to secure their financial stability, maintain the ability to make decisions about their future for themselves, while still receiving the proper health care they need. More than a dozen organizations were on hand to offer information on resources designed to specifically benefit seniors, including institutions such as Parkland hospital, which provided free blood pressure screenings. The response from this year's conference has been wonderfully supportive of our efforts, said Congresswoman Johnson. And I'm delighted to continue supporting our seniors as long as I breathe. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-gonzalez-hurd-and-senator-cornyn-introduce-legislation-help Congressmen Gonzalez, Hurd and Senators Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Legislation to Help Identify Remains of Missing Migrants 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Will Hurd (TX-23) today joinedSenators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) tointroduce theMissing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2018, a billto help local jurisdictions improve the recording and reporting of missing persons and unidentified remains foundin South Texas. Our nation has a chance to put more resources into helping identify the remains of missing persons, and to bring closure to families who know not whether to grieve, or continue the search,Congressman Gonzalez said.This piece of legislation would provide much-needed resources directed at finding answers for families across the U.S. Southwest Border. Passing this bill will help our ranchers and farmers, our counties, and our local sheriffs. I thank Congressman HurdandSenator Cornyn for coming together to craft this bipartisan and bicameral piece of legislation. Our border communities have experienced the very real consequences of the treacherous journey travelled by many seeking to come to this country,said Sen. Cornyn.My hope is that this bill will help local communities identify those who have gone missing, process unidentified remains, and invest in forensic equipment to provide closure to families in the United States and abroad. Communities in Texas and all along our southern border have experienced firsthand the human tragedy of illegal immigration,Sen. Cruz said.I am proud to join with my colleagues to ensure our local law enforcement officials are equipped with the forensic equipment and resources they need to identify remains found on the border, and solve cases of missing persons. Until we address the root causes of mass migration flows from Central America, individuals will continue to make the perilous journey north,said Hurd, who represents more of the U.S.-Mexico border than any other Member of Congress. This bipartisan bill helps prevent tragic deaths along the border by expanding CBP's rescue and apprehension capabilities. In addition, it mitigates the burdens placed on st… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402893 Rep. Cuellar: Barbed Wire in Laredo Comes Down 2018-12-05 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy LAREDO, TEXAS -- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the removal of barbed wire on the border in Laredo, Texas. I just spoke toDirector of the Joint Task Force-WestManny Padilla,who informed me that they will be removing barbed wire in Laredo that was prepared by the troops in recent months as an attempt to impede the oncoming migrant caravan at the border.This is a welcomed change, and I am encouraged to see that a resolution has been agreed upon. Ido understand that if circumstances change in the future, we will need to look for ways in which we can reinforce our border security. I would like to thankManny Padilla, local Border Patrol Chief Felix Chavez, along with CBPDirector David Higgerson,for their continued work on this issue. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402894 Rep. Cuellar: Se remueve alambre de pas en Laredo 2018-12-05 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy LAREDO, TEXAS -- Hoy, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) emiti la siguiente declaracin con respecto a la remocin del alambre de pas en la frontera en Laredo, Texas: "Acabo de hablar con el Director de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta-West Manny Padilla, quien me inform que retirarn el alambre de pas en Laredo, que fue preparado por las tropas en los ltimos meses como un intento de impedir la caravana de inmigrantes que se aproxima a la frontera. Este es un cambio bien recibido, y me alienta ver que se haya acordado una resolucin. Entiendo que si las circunstancias cambian en el futuro, tendremos que buscar formas en las que podamos reforzar nuestra seguridad fronteriza. "Me gustara agradecer a Manny Padilla, al Jefe de la Patrulla Fronteriza local Flix Chvez, junto con el Director de Aduanas y Proteccion Fronteriza David Higgerson, por su trabajo continuo en este tema." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-applauds-new-medicare-drug-pricing-rule-aimed-lowering Congressman Gonzalez Applauds New Medicare Drug Pricing Rule Aimed at Lowering Prescription Drug Prices 2018-12-04 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued aproposed rulethat lowers prescription drug costs and increases transparency surrounding Medicare Parts C and D. In May 2018, Congressmen Gonzalez and Doug Collins (GA-09) introduced the bipartisan H.R. 5958,the PHAIR Pricing Act of 2018, to lower drug costs to Medicare recipients at the point of sale. The new rule includes language from this bill. Medicare recipients deserve transparency,Congressman Gonzalez said.Prescription drug prices should not be decided behind acurtain and the final cost should not be equal to almost 50 percent above the negotiated price. The road to fixing the America's prescription drug market may be long, but I commend the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services fortaking this important step. Congressman Gonzalez haspledgedto make it his mission in Congress to make affordable, accessible healthcare and prescription drugs readily available to Central and South Texans. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-attends-inauguration-mexican-president-andr-s-manuel-l-pez Congressman Gonzalez Attends Inauguration of Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) recently attended the inauguration of Mexican President Andrs Manuel LpezObradorin Mexico City, Mexico. Congressman Gonzalez with the congressional delegation before the inauguration of Mexican President Andrs Manuel LpezObrador. This was a new day, and a new beginning, for Mexico and the entire Western Hemisphere,Congressman Gonzalez said.I congratulate President LpezObradorand look forward to working with him to charta new path forwardin U.S. Mexico relations. Central and South Texans can expect both governmentsto take concrete steps toincrease border security,stabilize Central America,shorten wait times at our international bridges, raise food safety standards, reduce non-tariff trade barriers, improve supply chain security, and lower costs for consumers while ensuring trade that is equitable and just for all North Americans. InAugust, Congressman Gonzalez met with PresidentLpezObrador'sChief of Staff, Mr. Alfonso Romo, with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Congressman Ruben Kihuen (NV-04) as part of a bipartisan delegation to discuss trade, border security, and methods to strengthen bilateral U.S.-Mexico relations. With the transition from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Congressman Gonzalez has looked forward to discussing how the new Mexican Administration can bolster local economies and open doors for communities in Central and South Texas. The congressman plans to review the agreement as it makes its waytowardapproval in Congress. Congressman Gonzalez alsoinvitedPresidentLpezObradorto visitthe U.S. and the 15th District of Texas to continue discussions on matters that affect the U.S.-Mexico Border. Read the full letter below: December 1, 2018 Dear President Andrs Manuel LpezObrador, First and foremost, please accept my sincerest congratulations on the occasion of your inauguration. My colleagues, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, U.S. Congressman Ruben Kihuen, and I enjoyed meeting with your C… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-statement-on-the-passing-of-the-41st Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Passing of the 41st President of the United States George H.W. Bush 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy For Immediate Release Contact: Robin Chand December 1, 2018(202) 2253816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Passing of the 41st President of the United States George H.W. Bush Jackson LeeThroughout his long time in public life, he demonstrated unwavering fidelity to country, and it manifested itself in several ways, but is best articulated by President Bush himself, during his 1989 inaugural address: I've spoken of a thousand points of light, of all the community organizations that are spread like stars throughout the nation doing good. I will go to the people and the programs that are the brighter points of light and I will ask every member of my government to become involved. The old ideas are new again because they are not old, they are timeless: duty, sacrifice, commitment, and a patriotism that finds its expression in taking part and pitching in.' Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, of the 18th Congressional District of Texas, issued this statement on the death of George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States: His was a life of love: for God, for Country, and for family. George H.W. Bush, whom we lost yesterday at the age of 94, was a giant among men. He served our nation for most of the last seven decades, in so many of the institutions and sectors that make our country great. We were all very lucky to have him as long as we did. As the second youngest naval aviator, he was shot down during one of countless flights in the Pacific theater of World War II, leaving him stranded in the ocean for many hourshis life in danger and with rescue uncertain. Fortunately for him and the hundreds of millions of people across the globe who were touched by his leadership and mourn him today, he would be found alive and brought home. That night in September 1944 would prove fateful to this man, and the country he would serve and that we all love. When he returned home, he married the woman who would be by his side for 73 years and serve as our nation's First Lady,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-travels-today-to-washington-dc-to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Travels Today to Washington, D.C., to Participate in the Congressional United States Capitol Rotunda Arrival Ceremony for Former President George H.W. Bush as he lies in State 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy For Immediate Release Contact: Robin Chand December 3, 2018(202) 2253816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Travels Today to Washington, D.C., to Participate in the Congressional United States Capitol Rotunda Arrival Ceremony for Former President George H.W. Bush as he lies in State Jackson LeeThroughout these tributes you will hear of the many times former President George H.W. Bush and the late Barbara Bush touched people's lives personally. We all would wonder just how people with so many responsibilities could take time to reach out to young students, neighbors and just plain people. Elwyn, my husband, and I will always remember the very special package that came wrapped from China to us as a wedding gift from then-ambassador Bush and Mrs. Bush. George H.W. Bush's life from the very beginning was, in and of itself, a thousand points of life. We will dearly miss him. As the nation mourns him, we say we love youGeorge H.W. Bushand we will miss you. Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, of the 18th Congressional District of Texas, issued this statement on her plans to pay her respects to former President George H.W. Bush: The series of tributes coming forth in honor of former President George H.W. Bush, whom we lost on Friday at the age of 94, will undoubtedly speak of the impact he had on people's lives. Yet, no recognition of this giant would be complete without mentioning Houston, the home of the Bush family for many decades. I applaud my beloved hometown of Houston as we honor the 41st President of the United States this evening at 7pm for a citywide ceremony. However, while I would otherwise attend this event, as a senior member of the United States House of Representatives and of the delegation representing Texas in the United States Congress, I will travel to Washington, D.C., later today and at 5pm, I will participate in an arrival ceremony for the casket carrying the body of our beloved former president, representing part of the congressional district that President George H… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-veaseys-statement-on-the-passing-of-george-hw-bush Rep. Veasey's Statement on the Passing of George H.W. Bush 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Marc A. Veasey V000131 veasey.house.gov veasey https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper "Today the world lost a leader and a countryman. George H. W. Bush personified all the traits of a Texan - willing to work together, show restraint when necessary, make tough decisions for the betterment of all Americans, and demonstrate deep loyalty to country. We honor his memory and his family through their time of mourning and celebration of life." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402889 Rep. Cuellars Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Rep. Cuellar's Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), December 1, 2018 WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the passing of former President George H.W. Bush: Today, we remember President George H.W. Bush and the incredible legacy that he leaves behind. His unyielding leadership, commitment and servitude to his family and to our country will be matched by none. George H.W. Bush was a loving husband and father, a WWII veteran and consummate public servant, leading our country as the 41st President. He also served in many other capacities such as Vice President, Congressman from Texas, Director of the CIA and Ambassador to the UN. His commitment to public service and to our nation leave behind an everlasting legacy that inspires us and generations to come.My heartfelt condolences go to the Bush family during this difficult time. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402890 Rep. Cuellar: We are Ready to Work with Mexican President 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the inauguration of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador: It was an honor for me to have attended the inauguration of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. I am looking forward to working with President Lopez Obrador and his administration on a variety of matters important to both countries. Mexico is one of our most important allies and we deeply value our relationship. For this reason, we must work with the President's administration on issues that are essential to both countries including trade, security, drug trafficking, crime, legal immigration, and border infrastructure. I hope the new administration will continue addressing these issues in collaboration with the U.S. as it has in the past. During my visit to Mexico City, I had the opportunity of meeting with President Lopez Obrador's new cabinet, and high-level officials, including senators, congressman and the President of the House of Representatives Mario Delgado to discuss these collaborative efforts and we are looking forward to continue working closely with the Mexican government during this transition. I will continue working with my colleagues in Congress towards this goal by introducing bipartisan legislation that supports this partnership, such as the US-Mexico Economic Partnership Act I introduced with Representative McCaul, which would foster educational and economic development opportunities with our friends from the southern border. I also hope that we continue working with the new president on security initiatives that promote the safety and well-being of our citizens in border towns and throughout our communities. Bilateral initiatives by Mexico and the U.S. are essential tools that enable both nations to address issues such as organized crime and drug trafficking. If we want to ensure both sides continue to thrive economically, we must work together. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402891 Rep. Cuellar: Estamos listos para trabajar con el nuevo Presidente de Mxico 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON- Hoy, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) emiti la siguiente declaracin con respecto a la toma de protesta del Presidente de Mxico Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador: Fue un honor para m haber asistido a la toma de protesta del Presidente de Mxico Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador. Espero continuar trabajar con el Presidente Lpez Obrador y su administracin en una variedad de asuntos importantes para ambos pases. Mxico es uno de nuestros aliados ms importantes y valoramos profundamente nuestra relacin. Por este motivo, debemos trabajar con la administracin del Presidente en temas que son esenciales para ambos pases, incluidos el comercio, la seguridad, el trfico de drogas, el crimen, la inmigracin legal y la infraestructura fronteriza. Espero que la nueva administracin contine abordando estos problemas en colaboracin con los Estados Unidos como lo ha hecho en el pasado. "Durante mi visita a la Ciudad de Mxico, tuve la oportunidad de reunirme con el nuevo gabinete del Presidente Lpez Obrador, y funcionarios de alto nivel, incluyendo senadores, congresistas y el Presidente de la Cmara de Representantes de Mxico Mario Delgado, para discutir estos esfuerzos de colaboracin y esperamos seguir trabajando estrechamente con el gobierno mexicano durante esta transicin. Continuar trabajando con mis colegas en el Congreso para lograr este objetivo mediante la introduccin de una legislacin bipartidista que respalde esta asociacin, como la Ley de Asociacin Econmica Mxico-EE. UU. Que introduje con el Representante McCaul, que fomentara las oportunidades de desarrollo educativo y econmico con nuestros amigos del sur. frontera. Tambin espero que sigamos trabajando con el nuevo presidente en iniciativas de seguridad que promuevan la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros ciudadanos en las ciudades fronterizas y en todas nuestras comunidades. Las iniciativas bilaterales de Mxico y los Estados Unidos son herramientas esenciales que permiten a ambas naciones abordar temas como el crimen organizado y el narcotrfico. Si queremos asegurarnos… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://algreen.house.gov/press-release/congressman-al-greens-statement-passing-president-george-hw-bush Congressman Al Green's Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Al Green G000553 algreen.house.gov     legacy Congressman Al Green's Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush Dec 1, 2018 (Houston, TX) - Congressman Al Green released the following statement regarding the passing of 41st U.S. President George H.W. Bush on Friday, November 30, 2018: "Shortly after being elected to Congress, I was pleasantly surprised when I received a statement indicating that former President George H.W. Bush desired to meet with me. After overcoming my sense of disbelief, I honored his request and had a private meeting with him in Houston, Texas. It was much longer than I expected and ended with him giving me some sage advice: because others will have an agenda for you, one of your most difficult challenges will be setting an agenda for yourself. Truer words were never spoken. "President George H.W. Bush, may you rest in peace knowing your legacy of service, dignity, and respectability are among the hallmarks of your presidency. The presidency didn't define you. You defined your presidency. My condolences to his family and friends." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-eddie-bernice-johnson-releases-statement-after-passing-0 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Releases Statement after Passing of President George H. W. Bush 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Dallas, TX Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement on the passing of former President George Herbert Walker Bush: President George Herbert Walker Bush was one of a kind. His grace and leadership guided our country through the Cold War and brought the conflict to a peaceful end. Few leaders have ever given as much of their life to this country as our 41st president did in his 94 years. I consider myself fortunate to have known the Bush family for many years and know that President Bush instilled in all of his children and grandchildren that a life of noble service to our nation is a life lived to its fullest. My condolences are with his family, friends, and all those with whom he served in the United States Navy, the United States Congress, the United Nations, the Central Intelligence Agency and the White House. I pray that as he joins his beloved Barbara, may he rest in peace. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-statement-passing-president-george-hw-bush Congressman Gonzalez Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today issued the following statement in response to the passing of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush: Today, we mourn the loss of the 41st U.S. President, a father, a patriot, and a fellow Texan. As a public servant and a decorated service member, President Bush, Sr. set a high bar for decency and civility. This morning my thoughts are with the president's family as they remember their father and grandfather, and also with the American people as they celebrate the life of a statesman. May he soon reunite with his friends; loved ones; and his beloved wife, Barbara. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402886 Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez Release Statement Following Conversation with Leader Schumer on Border Wall Funding 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez Release Statement Following Conversation with Leader Schumer on Border Wall Funding f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), November 30, 2018 WASHINGTON Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement after a conversation with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding border wall funding: We want to thank Leader Schumer for discussing our real concerns with providing unnecessary wall funding to the President. We are pleased to agree that we should be focused on real border security, and not the President's campaign obsession with a concrete wall. We look forward to continuing to work with Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Nancy Pelosi, and the leadership of the Appropriations Committee to ensure the President's $5 billion wall does not become a reality. ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402887 Rep. Cuellars Bill to Rename Pleasanton Post Office Passes House 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Rep. Cuellar's Bill to Rename Pleasanton Post Office Passes House f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), November 30, 2018 WASHINGTON Yesterday, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the successful passage of H.R. 1210, a bill he authored to rename the post office located 122 W. Goodwin Street, Pleasanton, Texas, as the "Pleasanton Veterans Post Office. The bill passed the House and will now move to the Senate. Across my district, there are many examples of fine men and women who have honorably served our country, Congressman Cuellar said. A great example would be Judge Robert Bob L. Hurley of Pleasanton, Texas, who served in the United States Air Force as a medic and eventually rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a non-commissioned officer of the US Air Force Academy Cadet Medical Clinic Medical Records and Appointments Department. He would go on to become President of two different companies and serve his hometown as a councilmember and as mayor, and was eventually elected Atascosa County Judge, where he has served since 2014. We owe our freedom to veterans like Judge Hurley, which is why I am recognizing him with the dedication of this post office. Congressman Cuellar also thanked local veteran caregivers for their service to those returning home from duty. I would also like to take a moment to thank the veterans' organizations throughout my district for their tireless work in providing the care our veterans need. Read a copy of the bill text here. ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402888 Rep. Cuellars Bill to Rename Encinal Post Office Passes House 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Rep. Cuellar's Bill to Rename Encinal Post Office Passes House f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), November 30, 2018 WASHINGTON Yesterday, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the successful passage of H.R. 1211, a bill he authored to rename the post office located 400 N. Main Street, Encinal, Texas, as the "Encinal Veterans Post Office. The bill passed the House and will now move to the Senate. Congressman Cuellar stressed the importance of naming this post office in honor of all veterans by stating, Across my district, there are many examples of fine men and women who have honorably served our country. A great example would be Judge Frank Weikel of Encinal, Texas, who enlisted in the United States Navy after high school and served for eight years.After his discharge from the Navy he worked at several companies before serving on the Encinal City Council and as Mayor Pro Tempore.Eventually, he would be elected Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 in La Salle County. We owe our freedom to veterans like Judge Weikel, which is why I am recognizing him with the dedication of this post office. The Congressman also thanked local veteran caregivers for their service to those returning home from duty. I would also like to take a moment to thank the veterans' organizations throughout my district for their tireless work in providing the care our veterans need. Read a copy of the bill text here. ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-eddie-bernice-johnson-recognizes-stem-students-at-2018-app Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Recognizes STEM Students at 2018 App Challenge Reception 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Eddie Johnson J000126 ebjohnson.house.gov     legacy Dallas, TX Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson on Monday recognized the participants of the 30th Congressional District of Texas' 2018 Congressional App Challenge at a reception she hosted for the students and their families. More than 100 middle and high school students, who attend schools within District 30, participated in the competition that focuses on developing science and technological innovation in youth. More than 55 apps were built and submitted by participating students. The winning app, named EZ Voter, offers voters and constituents an easier method to communicate with their representatives on specific issues under consideration in Congress. Skyline High School student, Stephen Dodge Suprun, designed and submitted the app which won first-place. This App Challenge is one of many efforts I put forward to engage our young people and encourage them to pursue their future dreams, but it is unique. This is the one program that serves as a platform for the youth to create practical solutions to challenges we face at this very moment, said Congresswoman Johnson. This is why I am delighted to recognize each one of you today, for your imagination and innovation. If you all continue to carry the same determination and passion for science, your horizons are limitless. The apps were graded on several factors, including aesthetic appeal and ease of use, by five judges, who work in the science, technology, engineering and mathematic fields in Dallas-Fort Worth. Remember Me- Alzheimer's Helper and Sonia Learning Center (S.L.C.) were awarded second and third place, respectively and were recognized at the reception hosted at Per Scholas, an information technology school that offers training and professional development courses. The Congressional App Challenge is a component of Congresswoman Johnson's efforts to connect with the youth and expose them to better personal and professional opportunities. She also hosts the Youth Summit and Diversity Dialogue, the Math and Science Lecture Series and the Youth Crime Preven… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-attends-the-inauguration-of-mexican Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Attends the Inauguration of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Looks Forward to Holding High-Level, Bilateral Discussions to Address Problems of Mutual Concern to Both Countries 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy For Immediate Release Contact: Robin Chand November 30, 2018(202) 2253816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Attends the Inauguration of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Looks Forward to Holding High-Level, Bilateral Discussions to Address Problems of Mutual Concern to Both Countries Jackson LeeDuring my visit to the Mexican Federation, I look forward to participating in high-level meetings to consider ways we can address the humanitarian and diplomatic issues emanating from our shared border. Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, and the Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, issued this statement on the occasion of the inauguration of the next president of Mexico, and on the need to engage in a frank discussion to solve issues of mutual concern to both nations: As a senior member of the United House of Representatives, I am honored to be the senior member of a delegation of members of Congress to Mexico to attend the inauguration of the incoming President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. This event comes at an important time in the relationship of our countries and the history of our two republics. This moment for the Mexican people coincides almost two years after our nation experienced a change of leadership. Our neighbor to the south, Mexico, is one of our nation's most important allies. Mexico is one of America's largest trading partners. To illustrate, last year trade between our two countries surpassed $500 billion, aided in no small part by the North American Free Trade Agreement, a signature accomplishment of President Bill Clinton. NAFTA's success was not limited to trade. The pact brought our two neighbors closer together, fostered better relations on the continent, and improved the ability to collaborate on issues important to the health and safety of citizens of both countries. One such challenge confron… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-commemorates-world-aids-day-2018 Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commemorates World Aids Day 2018 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robin Chand November 30, 2018 202-228-3816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commemorates World Aids Day 2018 Jackson Lee Our focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness will be to ensure all of our friends, relatives, and children live healthy and full lives. We must continue to strengthen not weaken our national and international efforts to combat AIDS and other infectious diseases so that we may achieve the goal of an AIDS-free generation. Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, and the Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, and a former member of the House Committee on Science, Space & Technology, issued this statement on World AIDS Day: Tomorrow marks World AIDS Day and affords us the opportunity to reflect on our progress in the fight against the global AIDS pandemic and to rededicate ourselves to ending the disease once and for all. We have made great strides since the first World AIDS Day in 1988 by dramatically expanding investments in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and research. Strong advocacy has paved the way for the Ryan White Act, the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS Initiative, growing investments in NIH research, and an end to the ban on federal funds for syringe exchange. Beyond our borders, our efforts have extended care to millions in the developing world, through increased resources for PEPFAR and the Global Fund. Our investments have saved lives preventing millions of new HIV cases, expanding access to improved treatments, and enabling medical advances that help HIV/AIDS patients live longer and healthier. While our efforts have grown, we still only reach half of all people eligible for HIV treatment; and more must be done. We must continue to work with programs and clinics, like the Harris County Hospital District (HCHD), who are treating and caring… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/press-statement-congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-urges-the-president-to Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Urges the President to Withdraw the Nomination of Thomas Farr to a Seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Robin Chand November 30, 2018 202-228-3816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Urges the President to Withdraw the Nomination of Thomas Farr to a Seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina Jackson Lee Thomas Farr has devoted his legal career to suppressing votes and intimidating and disenfranchising voters, specifically African American voters. In addition, he has actively undermined the rights of workers who have experienced workplace discrimination. And, he defended a car rental franchisee that violated the civil rights of African Americans by discriminating against them regarding terms, conditions and prices. I am gratified that a majority of the Senate is now on record in opposition to this nominee. I urge the President to formally withdraw the nomination. Washington, DC Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary and Homeland Security, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, and Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement following Senate rejection of Thomas Farr to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina: As the confirmation process has unfolded, Thomas Farr has been revealed to have made a career of suppressing voters and intimidating African American voters. Thomas Farr has a dismal record in opposition to voting rights and worker rights. Moreover, he has a decades-long record of defending voter suppression tactics, including Voter ID laws and racial gerrymandering. In addition, he has actively undermined the rights of workers who have experienced workplace discrimination by successfully fighting to invalidate a county ordinance that protected employees from discrimination. And, his defense of a car rental company in a lawsuit for denying African Americans the right to rent cars on the same terms as white customers, was among his most egregious acts, a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402884 Cuellar and Gonzalez Lead Letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Opposing Funding for a Border Wall 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and ten other Democratic members sent a letter expressing their opposition to Leader Schumer's recent comments establishing Senate Democrats' starting negotiating position of $1.6 billion for a border wall. In the letter, the members made clear that the Democrats should not accept any funding in the FY 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.The other ten members include Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Juan Vargas (CA-51), Mark Takano (CA-41), Al Green (TX-09), Lou Correa (CA-46), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Norma Torres (CA-35), and Member-Elect Veronica Escobar (TX-16). Congressman Cuellar said, As a lifelong border resident, I understand firsthand the implications that a border wall would have on our communities. That is why I oppose all allocation of funds towards a border wall, which is a 14th-century solution to a 21st-century problem. Instead of enacting a concrete wall, we should allocate funding towards technology, equipment, border personnel, and economic development in Central America. I strongly encourage Leader Schumer to reconsider and clarify that Democrats should accept no funding for a wall. I thank my fellow colleagues for joining me in spearheading this important issue, making it clear that we will not negotiate when it comes to a border wall. We need all hands on deck to oppose frivolous border wall spending proposals that includes Leader Schumer, Congressman Gonzalez said. Recently, I submittedofficial correspondenceto U.S. Customs and Border Protection in response to the agency's public comment period. The report articulated how a border wall on the U.S.-Mexico Border would: further inflame U.S.-Mexico relations; fail to deter illegal immigration; lead to economic and agriculture losses; endanger public lands and wildlife; create flood hazards; encroach on private property rights; and infringe on the property rights of Native Americans. See attached copy of the letterhere. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402885 Cuellar y Gonzlez dirigen una carta al lder de la minora en el Senado, Chuck Schumer, en oposicin al financiamiento para un muro fronterizo 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Hoy, los Congresistas Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) y otros diez miembros demcratas enviaron una carta en la que expresaban su oposicin a los recientes comentarios del lder Schumer sobre la posicin de negociacin inicial de los demcratas del Senado de $1.6 mil millones para un muro fronterizo. En la carta, los miembros dejaron en claro que los demcratas no deberan aceptar ningn financiamiento en el proyecto de ley de Asignaciones de Seguridad Nacional del ao fiscal 2019. Los otros diez miembros incluyen a Joaqun Castro (TX-20), Juan Vargas (CA-51), Mark Takano (CA-41), Al Green (TX-09), Lou Correa (CA-46), Ral Grijalva (AZ- 07), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Norma Torres (CA-35) y la miembro electa Veronica Escobar (TX-16). El Congresista Cuellar dijo: Como residente de la frontera, entiendo de primera mano las implicaciones que un muro fronterizo tendra en nuestras comunidades. Por eso me opongo a toda asignacin de fondos hacia un muro fronterizo, el cual es una solucin del siglo XIV a un problema del siglo XXI. En lugar de promulgar un muro de concreto, deberamos asignar fondos para tecnologa, equipos, personal de fronteras y desarrollo econmico en Amrica Central. Incito al Lder Schumer a que reconsidere y que deje en claro que los demcratas no deben aceptar fondos para un muro. Agradezco a mis por trabajar conmigo en dirigir este importante tema, dejando en claro que no vamos a negociar cuando se trata de un muro fronterizo." "Necesitamos todas las manos en la cubierta para oponernos a las frvolas propuestas de gastos del muro fronterizo- incluyendo al Lder Schumer, " dijo el Congresista Gonzlez. Recientemente, present correspondencia oficial a la Oficina de Aduanas y Proteccin Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos en respuesta al perodo de comentarios pblicos de la agencia. El informe articul cmo un muro fronterizo en la frontera de EE. UU. y Mxico podra: daar an ms las relaciones entre EE. UU.-Mxico; no disuadir a la inmigracin ilegal; conducir a prdidas econmicas y agrcolas; poner en p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402892 Los Congresistas Cuellar y Gonzalez emiten declaracin tras conversacin con el lder Schumer en cuanto a los fondos para el muro fronterizo 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Los Congresistas Cuellar y Gonzalez emiten declaracin tras conversacin con el lder Schumer en cuanto a los fondos para el muro fronterizo f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), November 29, 2018 "Queremos agradecer al lder Schumer por discutir nuestras preocupaciones en cuanto a proporcionar fondos innecesarios al presidente. Nos complace acordar que debemos centrarnos en la seguridad real de las fronteras, y no en la obsesin de la campaa del Presidente con un muro de concreto. Esperamos continuar trabajando con el Lder Chuck Schumer, la Lder Nancy Pelosi y el liderazgo del Comit de Asignaciones para asegurar que el muro de $5 mil millones de dlares del Presidente no se convierta en una realidad." ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-gonzalez-and-cuellar-release-statement-following-conversation Congressmen Gonzalez and Cuellar Release Statement Following Conversation with Leader Schumer on Border Wall Funding 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after a conversation with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding border wall funding: We want to thank Leader Schumer for discussing our real concerns with providing unnecessary wall funding to the President. We are pleased to agree that we should be focused on real border security, and not the President's campaign obsession with a concrete wall. We look forward to continuing to work with Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Nancy Pelosi, and the leadership of the Appropriations Committee to ensure the President's $5 billion wall does not become a reality. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/gonzalez-and-cuellar-lead-letter-senate-minority-leader-chuck-schumer-opposing Gonzalez and Cuellar Lead Letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Opposing Funding for a Border Wall 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Vicente Gonzalez G000581 gonzalez.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and ten other Democratic members sent a letter expressing their opposition to Leader Schumer's recent comments establishing Senate Democrats' starting negotiating position of $1.6 billion for a border wall. In the letter, the members made clear that the Democrats should not accept any funding in the FY 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.The other ten members include Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Juan Vargas (CA-51), Mark Takano (CA-41), Al Green (TX-09), Lou Correa (CA-46), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Norma Torres (CA-35), and Member-Elect Veronica Escobar (TX-16). We need all hands on deck to oppose frivolous border wall spending proposals that includes Leader Schumer,Congressman Gonzalez said.Recently, I submittedofficial correspondenceto U.S. Customs and Border Protection in response to the agency's public comment period. The report articulated how a border wall on the U.S.-Mexico Border would: further inflame U.S.-Mexico relations; fail to deter illegal immigration; lead to economic and agriculture losses; endanger public lands and wildlife; create flood hazards; encroach on private property rights; and infringe on the property rights of Native Americans. Congressman Cuellar said,As a lifelong border resident, I understand firsthand the implications that a border wall wouldhave on our communities. That is why I oppose all allocation of funds towards a border wall, which is a 14th-century solution to a 21st-century problem. Instead of enacting a concrete wall, we should allocate funding towards technology, equipment, border personnel, and economic development in Central America. I strongly encourage Leader Schumer to reconsider and clarify that Democrats should accept no funding for a wall. I thank my fellow colleagues for joining me in spearheading this important issue, making it clear that we will not negotiate when it comes to a border wall. See attached copy of the letterhere. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jacksonlee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-statement-following-today-s-guilty-plea Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Following Todays Guilty Plea by the Presidents Former Personal Attorney 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Sheila Jackson Lee J000032 jacksonlee.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robin Chand November 29, 2018 202-228-3816 Press Statement Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Following Today's Guilty Plea by the President's Former Personal Attorney Jackson Lee Today's plea by Mr. Cohen represents yet another milestone in the Special Counsel's investigation, which the president has dismissed as a witch hunt. For a witch hunt, the Special Counsel's investigation has found many witches. To date, the Special Counsel's investigation has returned indictments and secured convictions or guilty pleas from over three dozen individuals, including the President's first national security advisor, his campaign chairman, his deputy campaign chairman, his personal attorney, a former foreign policy advisor and dozens of associates of the Kremlin. Washington, DC Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Budget and Homeland Security, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, issued this statement following today's guilty plea by the president's former lawyer to the Special Counsel: This morning, in a federal courthouse in Manhattan, Michael Cohen, the president's trusted former personal lawyer, pleaded guilty to a criminal charge related to the Special Counsel's investigation into Russian interference and whether and to what extent this crime was aided and abetted by associates of the Trump Campaign. Specifically, Mr. Cohen was found to have lied to the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence regarding whether associates of the Trump Organization were pursuing business opportunities during the 2016 presidential campaign. These developments follow a whirlwind of developments in recent weeks. For example, Special Counsel Mueller rescinded the plea agreement reached with Paul Manafort, the president's former campaign manager, over allegations that Mr. Manafort lied during his discussions with the Special Counsel. While that was unfolding, the Pres… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/media-advisory-rep-veasey-holds-6th-annual-job-fair Rep. Veasey Holds 6th Annual Job Fair in Dallas 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Marc A. Veasey V000131 veasey.house.gov veasey https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper DFW job seekers to meet face-to face with major state and national employers like Bell Helicopter, Southwest Airlines, AT&T, and various State and local offices. Dallas, TX – On Monday, December 3rd, Congressman Veasey will host his 6th annual free Job Fair in Dallas with more than 80 actively hiring employers in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. There will be several professional development workshops including opportunities for veterans who need help transitioning into the civilian workforce, one-on-one resume consultants, second chance employment, and job search tips. Congressman Veasey is also pleased to welcome employers like Bell Helicopter, Southwest Airlines, AT&T and various state and local offices that represent a diverse set of fields, including public safety, manufacturing, service, health care, education and other industries. WHO: Congressman Marc Veasey 80+ DFW hiring employers DATE: Monday, December 3rd, 2018 TIME: 8:30a.m.-1p.m. LOCATION: Mountain View College gymnasium 4849 W. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX MEDIA: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:10:16Z
http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402869 Rep. Cuellar Looks Forward to Working with New Mexican President 2018-11-28 2018 2018-11 Democrat House TX Henry Cuellar C001063 cuellar.house.gov     legacy Rep. Cuellar Looks Forward to Working with New Mexican President f t # e Washington | Olya Voytovich, DC Press Secretary (202-226-1583); Leslie Martinez, District Press Secretary (956-286-6007), November 28, 2018 WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the Mexican Presidency election results: Congratulations to Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on winning the election and becoming the next President of Mexico. Mexico is one of our most important allies and we value our relationship. I look forward to working with the new Mexican Administration on issues that are essential to both countries including NAFTA, security, immigration, and border infrastructure. Mexico should be seen as an ally and not as an enemy as some people see it. The Rio Grande/Rio Bravo River does not divide us, but rather unites us as two countries. This is a critical time for the U.S. and Mexico and I will continue to work to develop our binational cooperation. ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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