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  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM

a moment

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

short

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

why your support is important

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

My letter to Gov. Abbott

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

Vaccine distribution

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

Biden’s pandemic relief

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

Border wall construction halted

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

re: DACA

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

Biden's first 100 days

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

Day one

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

Wednesday

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

pandemic recovery

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

Last time you’ll hear from me

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

Less than 48 hours

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

Grateful for your support

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

Thank you for everything

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

10

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

The fight for our brave soldiers

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

I'm asking you personally, friend

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

Supporters like you

  Henry is in Washington working overtime to pass a relief package that will help local governments, small businesses, schools, essential workers and millions of Americans who are struggling to pay rent, bills and stay safe and healthy during the pandemic. Supporters like you are the …
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 3:14 PM

upcoming deadline

  Hi Folks – I just received an update from my finance team and alerted me that we’re already coming up on our last mid-month fundraising deadline of 2020. Time really flies! So, while I’m thinking about it before the weekend, I am asking you directly: Team, will you chip in $10 or mo…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Dreamers

  Last Friday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This is a major victory for our nation’s Dreamers and immigrant youth who were brought to the U.S. as minors and are protected from deportation b…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Biden’s first 100 days

  Forty-eight days from now, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in and take the sacred oath of office on Inauguration Day. As 2020 draws closer to its end, this day will come sooner than we realize. From day one, the incoming administration …
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 11:00 PM

$5,128

  Hey there, folks. I’m reaching out today to give you an update on our progress toward our end-of-month fundraising numbers. When my team reached out yesterday to ask you to chip in, many of you stepped up and donated – thank you! But just hours before the deadline, we’re about $5,00…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
November 29, 2020 at 4:55 PM

our donations have dropped significantly

  The end of November is upon us. Our end-of-month fundraising deadline is in 36 hours and unfortunately, our donations have dropped significantly since the holidays began. Team, you might not know this, but our campaign depends on grassroots donations from folks like you chipping in …
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 8:41 PM

From my family to yours

  This holiday, as we consider what we’re thankful for in what has been the most challenging year for so many, the list may come up shorter than we’d like. It’s especially difficult to be grateful in a year that has taken so many of our loved ones, hurt our small businesses and disrup…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Together, we can slow the spread of COVID-19

  Hi Folks, As we approach the holiday season, we need to make sure we protect ourselves and our loved ones. The CDC’s guidance is to celebrate at home with people you live with. In addition, please follow these safety measures: Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds Clean and then …
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 2:52 PM

pandemic relief

  The incoming Biden-Harris Administration has made handling the COVID-19 crisis their first priority when they officially begin in January – but the health and economic effects of the pandemic are worsening for a growing list of Americans right now. There hasn’t been a new economic r…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Military Family Month

  Military families across the country and the globe make hard sacrifices. Throughout the pandemic, these sacrifices have been even harder.     But know this: these sacrifices have not gone unnoticed. To them, we say thank you. I hope you’ll take a moment to recognize military familie…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
November 13, 2020 at 4:56 PM

back on our feet

  We’re looking forward to the Biden-Harris transition and are relieved to know that a task force was named this week to combat the health and economic crises caused by the coronavirus. Our country cannot continue to go down the dangerous path we’re on with increased COVID-19 cases, r…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Veterans Day

  Team, On this day, and every day, we honor our veterans for their sacrifice to our country. The millions of people willing to lay down their lives for our freedoms deserve our deepest gratitude. We have an obligation to care for and honor our veterans, including securing new benefit…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 2:55 PM

Affordable Care Act

  The U.S. is averaging about 100,000 new coronavirus cases per day. We’ve reached 10 million total cases and are grieving over the loss of nearly 240,000 Americans to the virus. It’s more important now than ever that we preserve the Affordable Care Act and ensure that those with pre-…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
November 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

  Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have been elected as our 46th President and Vice President of the United States.  The fight against Trump’s plan to build a border wall on the Southern border will finally be over. We will no longer be faced with the threat to cut off funding for Social S…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 6:25 PM

Thank you

  Team, Thank you for your incredible support – for voting, contributing and stepping up during the most important election we’ve ever faced. Because of you, I am proud to have won re-election to represent Texas’s 28th Congressional District! Thank you to all of our poll workers and e…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Don't pass up your chance

  Folks – Today is the day. Four years ago, we were met with surprise and dismay at the outcome on election night. But we have the chance, right now, to change the tide and impact the results of this election. Hands down, the one and only way we shape our government into one that work…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 3:47 PM

One question

  Folks – this is the last chance before Election Day to help re-elect Henry to Congress, so we have just one question: Will you join the fight and pitch in $10 or more now? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: …
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
November 1, 2020 at 3:38 PM

The most important message for every voter

  Folks, This Sunday, the most important message for every voter in America is this: If you’ve already voted, thank you! If you have yet to cast your ballot, please make sure you have a voting plan in place. Your vote is your voice. And in this election, your voice is far more importa…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 1:55 PM

The work is never finished

  Today is Halloween, but it’s not scary for the conventional reasons. It’s because we’re facing the most consequential election of our lifetime in just three days. If you want me to continue fighting for you in Washington, I need your help.  Listen, I’m asking you directly: Will you …
  Cuellar for Congress · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 1:57 PM

One day left

  Team – Early voting ends in Texas TODAY. And tomorrow marks our final major deadline before the election – will you chip in $5, $10 or any amount meaningful to you to help re-elect Henry to Congress? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will g…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 2:32 PM

The safety of our communities

  Hi Folks – One of the most important issues in the spotlight this year is the safety of our communities in relation to law enforcement. The role of police officers is centered on protecting lives and ensuring our communities are safe. It’s important that they have the critical resou…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
October 26, 2020 at 2:05 PM

$8

  Hey team — with just eight days to go until Election Day, we’re asking: Will you chip in $8 to re-elect Henry to Congress? That’s just one dollar for each day left before the election. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immed…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Early voting ends in one week

  There is one week to go until early voting ends in Texas. We’re down to the wire and making our final case to voters for Henry’s re-election before the final ballots are cast.  Time is running out, folks. We need Henry in Congress fighting for our families, jobs, veterans, health ca…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 1:48 PM

Social Security

  Folks – President Trump has promised that, should he win reelection in November, he will permanently cut payroll taxes that fund Social Security.  This would severely impact the livelihoods of millions of Americans that depend on these programs, and plunge the country deeper into tu…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
October 19, 2020 at 1:58 PM

Did you hear the news, team?

  Did you hear the news, team?  The Laredo Morning Times and San Antonio Express News recently endorsed Henry for reelection to represent Texas’s 28th Congressional District! The Laredo Morning Times applauds his dedication to improving health care and education for the communities he…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 14, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Supreme Court confirmation hearings

  Hello team, Senate hearings began this week for the confirmation of President Trump’s nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, to the Supreme Court. The hearings help inform us of the risks posed to the American people should Barrett be confirmed. The first risk is to our essential right t…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
October 12, 2020 at 4:06 PM

one question

  With only 22 days until Election Day, we have just one question: Will you take a stand to help us reelect Henry to Congress – or will you sit back and hope for the best? Your choice, folks: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through …
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 9, 2020 at 2:19 PM

four days

  Early voting in Texas begins in just four days.  It is critical that every single voter has the resources they need to cast their ballot securely and on time. That’s why my campaign team and I are working around the clock to ensure every voter is ready so that we vote in overwhelmin…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
October 7, 2020 at 10:12 PM

Henry needs your input

  Henry’s work is guided by the issues that are important to the people he represents. So he wants to hear from you to help him and the team better understand what matters most to you. Election Day is less than four weeks away. While Henry is campaigning for reelection, let him know w…
  Henry Cuellar · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Updated Heroes Act

  Hello -- I have not stopped working to bring relief to Americans continuing to suffer from the economic and health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, my fellow House Democrats and I revealed an updated version of the Heroes Act, including $2.2 trillion to address the ur…
  Team Cuellar · [email protected]
October 3, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Your plan for voting in DC

  Election Day is exactly one month from today. And Texas begins early voting in just one week. It’s VITAL that you have a voting plan.  – Congressman Henry Cuellar Friend, Please check that you’re registered, ready to mail in your ballot or know your polling location and dates for e…