Nov 15, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey for yielding and for her kind words about the Tilden Veterans Post Office. I also want to thank my friend from Corpus Christi, Texas, for his kind words on the naming of this post…
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.
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Nov 7, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairwoman for her condolences and her prayers for Sutherland Springs. Mr. Speaker, I also thank Mr. Byrne and, of course, Chairman Foxx, for their work on this particular bill. I thank Mr. Correa, Mr. Peterson…
Nov 6, 2017
Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that we rise today to address the American people. Yesterday morning, a gunman stormed into a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, a small town of about 400 or 500 individuals, and brutally murdered 26…
Sep 6, 2017
Mr. Speaker, again, I want to thank the ranking member for yielding her time, for her leadership, and for all the work she has done, and also our chairman, Mr. Frelinghuysen, for his leadership, and Chairman John Carter, one of our Texans…
Jul 26, 2017
Mr. Chairman, I thank the ranking member for yielding. I also want to thank the Appropriations chair from New Jersey and the staff, and also the ranking young lady from New York and the staff for being a bipartisan committee. The…
Jun 7, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Representative Vela for yielding time to me and also Chairman McCaul and the folks who have been working on this particular bill. CBP currently has a staffing deficit of 3,000 individuals for the uniform…
Jun 7, 2017
If you look at the National Defense Authorization polygraph waiver language, CBP has already gotten requests for waivers. In fact, it has already been done. This is not the first time that we are doing this. It is already the law. It…
May 17, 2017
It is not static. It is ongoing and, again, you all play a very important role.
May 17, 2017
Some of us want to work with you, and please take advantage of our expertise.
May 17, 2017
I would like to maybe follow up, because my time is up, talk to you about the issue of FEMA, the International Boundary and Water Commission...
May 17, 2017
The problem is Congress always puts money into Border Patrol, the law enforcement, and you create activity because you arrest people.
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