Jan 15, 2014
I thank the ranking member for yielding. Madam Speaker, I want to thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Lowey for their hard work on this funding package and specifically their help in adding a first-time accountability provision to…
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 20, 2013
Our State governments know their own land best. Let us improve how our government functions, empower our States to enforce their own laws on their own lands, and continue this energy growth that we have. With that, I thank the chairman…
Nov 20, 2013
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of H.R. 2728 with my good friend, Bill Flores, and, of course, our chairman also. The U.S. has become the world's largest producer of oil and natural gas, surpassing…
Jul 31, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I also want to thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for his time, the gentleman from North Carolina also, and I certainly want to thank Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Cummings, and the staff, both the Democratic and…
Jun 25, 2013
The Act required GAO to conduct assessments of the law's implementation, and on June 26th, GAO issued its report.
Jun 25, 2013
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1613, the Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act. Over 3 years have passed since President Obama and then-President Calderon agreed on the need to…
Jun 18, 2013
Madam Chairman, I rise in support of the importance of passing the new 5-year farm bill into law. I first want to thank Chairman Lucas for all the good work that he has done, and my ranking member, Mr. Peterson--I still call him my ranking…
Jun 13, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to support my amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. This amendment will bring the Department of Defense and other Federal, State and local agencies together to map out…
Jun 5, 2013
I rise in support of this appropriations bill, which includes the hiring of 1,600 new CBP officers. Those are the men and women in blue that man our ports of entry. These 1,600 CBP officers will be a huge and historic step in addressing…
Jun 4, 2013
Madam Chair, I've been concerned also, as my ranking member and as the chairman also of the committee, the gentleman from Texas, about the claims backlog that exists at the VA. Veterans of all generations deserve a benefits system that is…
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