Sep 19, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman Lowey for her leadership and her expertise on the Appropriations Committee. I also thank my fellow Texan, Ms. Granger, for her work and her leadership on this. And I thank both of them for working in a…
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.
Congressional Record · 2019-09-19
Aug 29, 2019
For the President to come in and say that he's going to take land is just the wrong way.
Aug 29, 2019
You can't make fun of people that have had lands for generations and we got to respect those private property rights of those individuals.
Aug 29, 2019
I'm very concerned that the President is even saying things like don't worry, if you get it done, even violate the law, I will pardon you.
Jul 18, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the importance of raising the minimum wage for millions in our country. This important legislation raises the wage for 45 percent of workers in my district, and provides a wage increase of nearly…
Jul 15, 2019
We support a bipartisan amendment from Reps. Henry Cuellar of Texas and Dan Newhouse of Washington State that would expand the H-2A program to non-seasonal ag workers.
Jul 10, 2019
Madam Chair, I thank Chairman Smith and his staff for working with our office, and also the ranking member and his staff for working on making this a bipartisan amendment. I would like to speak about an amendment that will do a Western…
Jun 25, 2019
Madam Speaker, we have to provide this because, again, the Border Patrol agency cannot handle this, and, therefore, we need this particular processing center. Again, it is a good bill. Why should we wait for the Senate? We are the House of…
Jun 25, 2019
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for her leadership and the rest of the appropriators and the staff who are working very hard to get this emergency bill on the floor. This bill is important. I live on the border. I don't just go…
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