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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) joined colleagues on both sides of the aisle to introduce a bipartisan tax credit to offset early expenses for new families. The Supporting Newborn Parents Act would create a newborn tax credit, in addition to the existing Child Tax Credit (CTC), to help new families cover the significant costs associated with welcoming a child. In the United States, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care alone can cost families thousands of dollars, and expenses during a child’s first year of life can exceed $17,000. This legislation would provide targeted relief to help ease the financial burden on parents during one of the most important and expensive times in their lives. In addition to Congresswoman Dingell, the legislation is led by U.S. Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03), Blake Moore (R-UT-01), and David Valadao (R-CA-22).

The Supporting Newborn Parents Act would:

• Create a standalone tax credit of up to $2,000 for families welcoming a newborn child, separate from the existing Child Tax Credit (CTC).
• Ensure low- and middle-income working parents can qualify for the credit, with benefits increasing alongside earned income.
• Allow families to receive the credit either as part of their annual tax refund or as an advance payment shortly after a child is born.
• Give parents flexibility to calculate eligibility using either their current-year or prior-year income.
• Align eligibility rules and income thresholds with the Child Tax Credit to simplify administration and avoid sudden benefit cutoffs.
• Adjust the credit amount over time to account for inflation.

“Bringing home a newborn should be a moment of pure love and wonder, not financial stress,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “This legislation puts tax dollars back into the wallets of working families when they need it most, helping to cover everything from diapers to doctor’s visits. I am proud to support this effort, because every family deserves peace of mind in those first precious moments.”

“One of the most exciting moments for any expecting family is preparing to welcome a new child, but unexpected expenses can quickly add up and leave new parents facing costs far beyond what they planned,” said Congressman Valadao. “As a father of three, I know how quickly costs can pile up—from diapers and clothing to strollers, childcare, and other essentials during a baby’s first year. While the existing Child Tax Credit has provided important relief for many working families, parents often need support long before tax season arrives. That’s why I’m proud to lead the bipartisan Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026, which would provide up to $2,000 per newborn as an advance payment to help families cover the immediate costs that come with welcoming a child into the world. This commonsense bill gives working parents greater financial flexibility and peace of mind so they can focus on growing their family instead of worrying about how to make ends meet.”

“Welcoming a new baby into the world should be one of the happiest moments in a family’s life, not one filled with fear about how to pay the bills,” said Congressman Suozzi. “At a time when so many Americans are struggling with the rising cost of living, this bipartisan bill will support young families and provide immediate, practical relief to working parents as they handle those critical first expenses.”

“As a father of four, I know how quickly expenses add up when a new child arrives: diapers, car seats, strollers, clothing, formula, and the unexpected costs that come during the first year,” said Congressman Moore. “I’m excited to introduce the Supporting Newborn Parents Act to build on policies in the Working Families Tax Cuts, like the increased Child Tax Credit, by creating an additional tax credit for working parents of up to $2,000 per newborn child. This credit will help new and growing families by creating a financial cushion to meet their baby’s needs when they need it most.”

Supporting organizations include the Niskanen Center, Save the Children, Third Way, American Principles Project, Bread for the World, Searchlight Institute, Bakersfield Pregnancy Center, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK), First 5 Kern, and Adventist Health.

Working families across the United States rely on a range of family benefit programs, including the Child Tax Credit (CTC), Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Yet despite this support, a critical gap remains in the months immediately following a child’s birth—a period when families face significant new expenses while household income declines by an average of 10 percent. The Supporting Newborn Parents Act would address this gap by establishing a newborn tax credit to complement existing family benefits. This credit would provide timely financial support to help parents cover hospital bills, purchase essential supplies, and manage the financial strain that often accompanies the arrival of a new child.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Paul Tonko (Capital Region New York)

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Don Bacon (NE-2) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and their families affected by rare diseases.

“Patients, caregivers, and families have often spoken to me about the huge mental toll of living with a rare disease, from delayed diagnoses, to limited treatment options, to the emotional and financial strain of navigating fragmented healthcare systems,” Congressman Tonko said. “For these millions fighting for hope, behavioral health support is not ancillary, but a requirement that cannot be ignored. I’m proud to join Representative Bacon to bring attention to this issue and will push for Congress to address the too often unmet behavioral health needs of our rare disease community.”

“The mental health crisis affecting our communities is one of the most serious challenges of our time, and we cannot overlook the rare disease community,” said Rep. Bacon. “Patients, caregivers, and families often face delayed diagnoses, limited treatment options, and years of uncertainty. I’m pleased to join Rep. Tonko in introducing this bipartisan resolution to recognize these challenges and support better access to mental health care.”

The bill is endorsed by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the Caregiver Action Network, and the American Psychological Association.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Marc Veasey (33rd District of Texas)

Headline: Rep. Veasey Introduces Resolution Recognizing May 2026 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Youth Sports Caucus reintroduced a resolution recognizing May 2026 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, highlighting the importance of active lifestyles and encouraging people of all ages to prioritize physical activity and overall wellness.

“As Co-Chair of the Congressional Youth Sports Caucus, I am so proud of the work we’ve done in the past year and so excited for the work ahead. The Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports is a bicameral, bipartisan caucus dedicated to expanding access to facilities, increasing funding for community programs, and advocating for policies that support the holistic development of young athletes.” 

The bipartisan resolution is co-sponsored by Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Don Bacon (NE-02), Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL)—reflecting a strong, cross-party commitment to the health and development of communities nationwide. 

“Youth development is about more than just academics. It’s about access to safe spaces where children can participate in sports where they are given the chance to grow, compete, and thrive. Together, we can make youth sports more accessible to establish healthy practices in our children early, and give them a strong foundation of health, wellness, teamwork, and problem solving that will last a lifetime.”

The current membership of the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports can be found here: https://fundplay.org/story/congressional-caucus-on-youth-sports/ 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Aumua Amata (Western Samoa)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting nearly $1.3 million in new federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse the American Samoa Department of Health for COVID-19 response efforts carried out during the pandemic.

The FEMA award, totaling $1,290,403.07, helps reimburse emergency protective measures taken across the Territory during the COVID-19 public health emergency, including public health response activities such as vaccination operations, testing support, outreach efforts, communications, and expanded vaccine access in villages throughout American Samoa.

“I appreciate FEMA continuing to support American Samoa’s public health response and reimbursing the significant work carried out by our Department of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Congresswoman Amata. “Our healthcare professionals, frontline workers, and support personnel worked tirelessly to protect our people during an unprecedented public health emergency. This funding helps recognize and support those efforts, especially the outreach to villages and families throughout the Territory.”

According to FEMA, the reimbursement also includes eligible costs tied to overtime labor, materials, rented equipment, and contracted services necessary during the public health emergency.

FEMA approved the project under its Public Assistance program at a 100 percent federal cost share.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)

Democrats on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), led by Ranking Member Lois Frankel (FL-22), alongside Representatives Grace Meng (NY-06), Norma Torres (CA-35), and Mike Quigley (IL-05), sent a letter to Trump Administration officials expressing deep concern over plans to withhold $19 billion in foreign assistance and the Administration’s refusal to spend taxpayer dollars as directed by Congress.

The letter, addressed to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought and Deputy Director and Acting USAID Administrator Eric Ueland, follows an April 20, 2026 notification to Congress outlining the Administration’s intent to reserve billions of dollars for the closeout of terminated foreign assistance awards—even though information provided to Congress indicates the actual cost of those closeouts is only a fraction of the amount being withheld.

The lawmakers also warned that $3.2 billion in Fiscal Year 2025 Development Assistance and Global Health Programs funding is being held back instead of supporting congressionally approved programs that combat infectious disease, provide emergency food assistance, strengthen alliances, and promote global stability by reducing conflict and instability.

“We strongly opposed the indiscriminate termination of foreign assistance awards in 2025, which occurred without consultation with—or consent from—Congress,” the lawmakers wrote. “Withholding additional appropriated funds to support these terminations rather than investing in programs that advance both U.S. national interests and global stability is unconscionable and a misuse of taxpayer dollars.”

“The Administration’s stated goal of shuttering USAID cannot be achieved through rushed and wasteful closeouts,” they concluded. “Any such effort requires congressional debate and legislative action to address underlying statutory authorities.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah 6th District Wisconsin)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)

U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) yesterday led 45 House Democrats in requesting that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a comprehensive review of the systemic conditions and operational practices that preceded the January 29, 2025 midair collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near National Airport (DCA), which claimed the lives of 67 passengers and crew.

The lawmakers urged GAO to examine broader systemic issues related to Army aviation safety and training practices beyond the scope of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigation, including staffing, training, safety culture, mission risk management, civil-military coordination, aviation technology, and oversight practices. Citing reports of near misses between military and commercial aircraft in DCA airspace, the lawmakers also emphasized that the review should pay particular attention to units operating regularly in complex civilian airspace, including those based in the National Capital Region.

In a letter to Acting Comptroller General Orice W. Brown, the lawmakers wrote:

We write with concern about the effectiveness of the Army’s aviation safety culture and in particular, its practices in civilian airspace in the aftermath of the January 29, 2025 collision of an Army Sikorsky H-60 helicopter with American Eagle Flight 5342, which claimed the lives of 67 passengers and crew. Other reports of near misses between military and commercial aircraft call into question broader patterns across military aviation in ensuring safety.

Given the collision and instances of near-misses, as well as the gaps identified in Army safety culture and processes in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)’s investigation of this collision, we respectfully request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a review or series of reviews evaluating the Army’s aviation safety and training practices, including its policies and procedures for interfacing with civilian aircraft. While we understand GAO will not re-investigate the January 29 collision, the circumstances surrounding it should clearly inform and frame this review as a reference point for assessing systemic coordination and safety practices.

We request that particular attention be given to units that regularly operate in complex civilian airspace, such as those based in the National Capital Region, to assess how Army aviation training, risk management, and coordination practices are applied in practice. We request that GAO assess and examine the following in its review:

Staffing & Qualifications

• Assess Army pilot assignment criteria for Class B/C/D operations (such as local and overall experience, recency, proficiency, flying hours, supervisory ratios, and fatigue management procedures).
• Assess Army training standards and assignment procedures for pilots and other airspace management personnel for complex operating environments.
• Assess trends in Army aviator experience, flight hours, and standards for the previous ten years and factors, such as retention and attrition trends, that could adversely affect safety.

Training & Standards

• Assess processes to align Army aviation doctrines, manuals, local standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training programs with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and local air traffic control (ATC) procedures, including reasons for any differences.
• Assess Army training programs for night vision goggle operations, visual separation, altimetry use, and spatial-disorientation, and traffic-awareness tools (e.g., ForeFlight, TIS-B, ADS-B and other similar systems), including how units measure training effectiveness and standardization, and whether evaluations are consistently conducted independently and graded with appropriate rigor.
• Assess Army training and standards for verbal communication with local ATC, including the consistency of compliance with such standards and any retraining or evaluations of compliance with standards throughout pilots’ careers.

Safety Culture & Decision Authority

• Assess the operational safety culture for Army aviation units and factors, such as operational priorities in congested airspace and flight safety, that crews and leadership consider when responding to safety concerns, including whether aviators have appropriate avenues and encouragement to raise concerns or decline missions.
• Assess the roles and responsibilities of Army governance structures and accountability mechanisms, including coordination with FAA and Department of Defense (DoD) oversight offices, in identifying and addressing safety issues, including the root causes of underlying safety risks and associated mitigations.

Risk Management & Technology

• Assess the adequacy and rigor of mission risk assessments in accounting for real-world traffic flows and hazards, including pre-flight tools and briefings to identify congested or conflicted airspace and to mitigate military-commercial overlaps in planning.
• Assess the safety implications of ADS-B Out exemptions and other sensor limitations, including FAA/Army processes for granting, tracking, and mitigating such waivers; decision-making authority at the unit, Army, and DoD levels; and Army oversight of its policies for exemptions.
• Examine the certification process for military-designed aircraft used in civilian airspace and any modernization or equipage upgrades intended to improve safety.
• Assess whether ground-based surveillance and communication systems used by FAA and DoD, including radar, multilateration, and coordination equipment, provide sufficient coverage and reliability to support joint airspace operations, and whether deficiencies or funding gaps have been prioritized for correction.

Civilian Airspace Risk Integration

• Assess the Army’s risk management procedures to identify and mitigate collision risks to non-participating civilian aircraft.
• Assess processes and procedures to account for recurring military activity in classes of airspace in the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Assess whether the risks and mitigation gaps observed in the National Capital Region also exist in other complex civilian airspace hotspots nationwide.
• Assess whether FAA–DoD coordination mechanisms and communication systems, including airspace handoffs, equipment interoperability, staffing levels in high-density environments, and post-incident coordination and response, adequately ensure situational awareness and safety, and whether known deficiencies have been addressed.
• Assess whether Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Letters of Agreement (LOAs) governing Army–FAA operations are consistently reviewed and updated to reflect changing airspace conditions, and whether procedural safeguards exist to ensure continuity of coordination independent of individual relationships or command changes.

Civil–Military Coordination

• Assess Army processes to coordinate with FAA, airport operators, local airspace users, and joint safety forums.
• Assess Army information-sharing agreements with these entities for collision alerts and hazard mitigations.
• Assess Army procedures to respond to concerns or recommendations raised through these mechanisms, including whether FAA-identified concerns and irregularities are reliably escalated to Army leadership, addressed in a timely and appropriate manner, and whether agreements such as LOAs are consistently implemented and enforced.

Accountability, Data Integrity & Post-Incident Response

• Assess the completeness and reliability of Army aviation accident and hazard reporting and data retention practices, including alignment with reports from FAA/ATC and other airspace users.
• Assess whether Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) / Flight Data Monitoring (FDM)-style programs (including flight-data capture, transmission, targeted monitoring of high-risk platforms, analysis, and integration with FAA systems) are used to identify systemic issues and to support coaching that corrects recurring deficiencies.
• Assess how ongoing records and post-incident responses are preserved and whether decision makers, including the FAA and Congress, receive timely, accurate, and complete information necessary for effective oversight of safety in shared airspace.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

The letter is signed by Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), and Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Wesley Bell (D-MO), André Carson (D-IN), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD), Laura Friedman (D-CA), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Jesús García (D-IL), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Bill Keating (D-MA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Sarah McBride (D-DE), April McClain Delaney (D-MD), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Johnny Olszewski (D-MD), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Bobby Scott (D-VA), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Mike Thompson (D-VA), Dina Titus (D-NV), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Frederica Wilson (D-FL), and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC).

A signed copy of the letter is available here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Gregory W Meeks (5th District of New York)

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05); Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus; Bill Keating (MA-09), Ranking Member of the Europe Subcommittee; Don Bacon (NE-02); and Kevin Kiley (CA-03), today released a joint statement after their bipartisan discharge petition for H.R. 2913 — the Ukraine Support Act — received the final signature needed to compel a vote on the House Floor.

“With today’s 218th signature on our discharge petition, the Ukraine Support Act will soon come to the House Floor for a vote. We are glad the House will finally be moving forward with robust legislation to support the people of Ukraine as they fight to defend their nation and its sovereignty. Few have demonstrated as much courage and perseverance in our modern history as the people of Ukraine. In their battle for democracy, self-determination, and the preservation of their territorial integrity, they deserve our help and our material support. The Ukraine Support Act can deliver that assistance, as well as impose additional sanctions on Russia to hold it accountable for its brutal war. We look forward to seeing the House pass this bill quickly and encourage the Senate to take it up without delay. The brave men and women of Ukraine are waiting.”

The legislation, which was introduced on April 15, 2025, would impose numerous sanctions and other economic measures to place additional pressure on Russia to cease its war of aggression against Ukraine. It also includes further vital provisions to sustain security assistance to Ukraine for its defense, generate resources for post-war reconstruction, and override presidential actions to terminate existing sanctions without cause.

A section-by-section of the legislation can be found here. A PDF of the bill can be found here. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (25th District of FLORIDA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the committee approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill:

“I am proud to deliver nearly $25 million in direct federal funding to support law enforcement, public safety, and health research across Southern Florida. This funding will provide law enforcement with the modern equipment, technology, and resources they need to keep our communities safe and deter crime. It will also help universities advance life-saving, cutting-edge health research that brings us closer to better treatments and cures.

At the same time, this bill maintains America’s competitive edge and strengthens national security by holding adversarial regimes like Communist China accountable, combating transnational criminal networks, and drug trafficking.

I commend Chairman Tom Cole and the Dean of the House, Hal Rogers, for putting forth a bill that prioritizes Americans’ safety above all else while safeguarding taxpayer dollars. ”

Supporting Law Enforcement

• City of Miami Police Department: $4.2 million for the acquisition of marked police cruisers
• Town of Medley Police Department: $1.78 million to replace and expand its Police Department fleet through the purchase of 30 fully equipped marked patrol vehicles.
• City of Hialeah Police Department: $3.4 million to replace the current 911 technology system.
• Collier County Sheriff’s Office: $3.18 million to purchase 15 marked Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), one rapid response truck, and other critical law enforcement equipment.
• Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office: $500,000 to purchase a tactical vehicle
• Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Police Department: $225,000 to acquire and deploy two public-safety drone sets and supporting software to increase situational awareness and speedy emergency response.

Bolstering National Security

• Including bill language for technical corrections for LIBERTAD Title III claimants.
• This language clarifies that a claimant who is eligible to sue under Title III of the LIBERTAD Act of 1996, and who subsequently acquired a claim through inheritance or as a successor-in-interest after March 1996, may successfully bring suit against a person who traffics in the claimant’s confiscated property.
• Including bill language prohibiting the use of funds made available by this Act to license exports to any officer of the Cuban military or intelligence service, or an immediate family member thereof.
• Including Report Language reiterating the passage of the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act
• $108 million for the Missing and Exploited Children programs, which fund the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children clearinghouse.

Strengthening School Safety

• STOP School Violence Grant Program: $84 million
• STOP School Violence Act carveout for security hardening measures: $55M
• Police Act Grants: $11.5 million for active shooter training for police officers.
• COPS Hiring Program: $261M for the hiring of police officers.
• VALOR Initiative: $12.5 million for police officer safety and wellness programs
• Mental Health/Peer Mentoring: $10 million for mental health awareness training
• Including Report Language on the availability of School Resource Officers (SROs) in schools across the country, and encourages the COPS Hiring Office to review if any barriers are impacting law enforcement from applying COPS funds to SROs.
• Including Report Language on the challenges that urban and rural school districts encounter when applying for federal funding for school safety-related grants, and requires a detailed explanation of grant denials
• Including Report Language directing the Department of Justice to report on a plan to improve the timing and duration of the grant period to enable the improved quality of applications and increased participation in the application process.
• Including Report Language directing the Department of Justice to work with other Federal agencies to notify States, localities, Tribes, and school districts of the availability of funding announced by the STOP solicitation upon release, and to provide microgrants for school districts, including rural, Tribal, and low-resourced schools.

Championing Conservative Priorities, Countering Communist China, and Maintaining America’s Competitive Edge

• Providing $2.4 million for the University of Miami’s Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Advanced Nanotechnology Research Initiative
• Providing $4.2 million for the University of Miami Frontiers in Cancer Metabolism at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Institute
• Providing $4.9 million for Florida International University NCH Congenital Heart Defect Research
• Maintaining strong support for the NASA Artemis program to advance American leadership in space and ensure American astronauts are the first to return to the moon.
• Continuing the long-standing Hyde-like prohibition that prevents the use of Department of Justice funds to pay for abortion.
• Investing in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum, and advanced manufacturing.
• Providing funding for the DEA above the FY26 enacted level to curb the flow of China’s illicit export of fentanyl and fentanyl precursors into America.

A summary of the bill is available here.

Bill text is available here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) met today with Ambassador Roberto Flores Bermúdez of Honduras to discuss regional issues affecting both the United States and Central America, including the ongoing investigation into the deaths of Mexican and Honduran nationals found inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo.

During the meeting, Congressman Cuellar and Ambassador Flores Bermúdez discussed the dangers posed by human smuggling networks operating across the U.S.-Mexico border and throughout Central America as authorities continue investigating the incident as a potential human smuggling event.

“As a representative for border communities, I see firsthand how decisions made across the region directly impact families in South Texas,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I spoke with Ambassador Flores Bermúdez about the need for heightened cooperation between the United States, Honduras, and our regional partners to combat human smuggling networks, strengthen border security, and prevent further loss of life. I pray for the families mourning the loss of their loved ones. May God grant them comfort in sorrow and peace in His loving embrace.”

Congressman Cuellar and Ambassador Flores Bermúdez also discussed broader regional issues, including migration trends, economic development, trade, and cooperation between the United States and Honduras on security and economic growth.

Congressman Cuellar continues working with federal, state, and local partners to keep South Texas communities safe, strengthen border security, and address the criminal networks that exploit individuals for profit.

Hoy, el congresista estadounidense, el Dr. Henry Cuellar (TX-28), se reunió con el embajador de Honduras, Roberto Flores Bermúdez, para conversar sobre temas regionales que afectan tanto a Estados Unidos como a Centroamérica, incluido la investigación en curso sobre las muertes de ciudadanos mexicanos y hondureños encontrados dentro de un contenedor de carga en un patio ferroviario de Union Pacific en Laredo.

Durante la reunión, el congresista Cuellar y el embajador Flores Bermúdez discutieron los peligros que representan las redes de tráfico de personas que operan a lo largo de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México y en toda Centroamérica, mientras las autoridades continúan investigando el incidente como un posible caso de tráfico de personas.

“Como representante de las comunidades fronterizas, veo de primera mano cómo las decisiones que se toman en toda la región impactan directamente a las familias del sur de Texas,” dijo el congresista Cuellar. “Hablé con el embajador Flores Bermúdez sobre la necesidad de fortalecer la cooperación entre Estados Unidos, Honduras y nuestros socios regionales para combatir las redes de tráfico de personas, reforzar la seguridad fronteriza y prevenir una mayor pérdida de vidas. Rezo por las familias que hoy sufren la irreparable pérdida de sus seres queridos. Que Dios les conceda fortaleza, consuelo en medio del dolor y que encuentren consuelo en su infinita misericordia.”

El congresista Cuellar y el embajador Flores Bermúdez también discutieron temas regionals más amplios, incluidas las tendencias migratorias, el desarrollo económico, el comercio y la cooperación entre Estados Unidos y Honduras en materia de seguridad y crecimiento económico.

El congresista Cuellar continúa trabajando con socios federales, estatales y locales para mantener seguras a las comunidades del sur de Texas, reforzar la seguridad fronteriza y combatir las redes criminales que explotan a las personas con fines de lucro.

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