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Henry Cuellar

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Henry Roberto Cuellar is a U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th congressional district, serving since January 4, 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Cuellar has focused on issues such as border security, economic development, and education throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for bipartisan solutions and has worked on various initiatives to support his constituents in South Texas. Cuellar has held several key positions within the House, including serving on the Appropriations Committee. His legislative efforts often emphasize the importance of funding for local projects and addressing the needs of the border region. Cuellar's long-standing presence in Congress has made him a notable figure in Texas politics.

Apr 5, 2022

I would like to get your thoughts on this plan for restoring the joint task force.

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Apr 5, 2022

I just asked my friends down there in the Rio Grande Valley and it is about the same, 50 to 60 percent of the Border Patrol agents are in the processing centers and not out in the fields.

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Apr 5, 2022

The Border Patrol Sector Laredo... has 60 percent of the Border Patrol that are not in the field.

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Apr 5, 2022

I live on the border. Like I always say, I don't come visit for a few hours; I live here.

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Apr 5, 2022

Just to give you an idea, just 2,000 individuals in one day in one part.

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Mar 28, 2022

The committee is a big supporter of the USDA's Reconnect Program to help the rural and the underserved communities.

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Jan 19, 2022

the congressman will fully cooperate in any investigation.

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Nov 3, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Mr. Deutch for yielding and for his strong leadership on this issue, and I certainly want to thank my classmate, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, for bringing this bill to the floor, plus all of the Members in a…

Congressional Record · 2021-11-03
Oct 27, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Representative Jackson Lee for her leadership in this effort to make sure that we protect not only other diplomats, but our agents that work overseas. I also want to thank Mr. Michael McCaul, one of my co-leads…

Congressional Record · 2021-10-27
Oct 25, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairwoman for her leadership, and the ranking member, also. Mr. Speaker, today we honor our fallen servicemembers to award them with this Congressional Gold Medal. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this legislation…

Congressional Record · 2021-10-25
Oct 1, 2021

It`s not going to be 3.5, maybe 2 instead of 3.5. So he set that. And then the other thing he basically said we need to pass both.

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