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.
I am concerned about whether we are doing enough, given the resources advantages of those that are wishing to cause problems to our cybersecurity systems and our critical infrastructure.
I just want to add, when I said CBP, I meant DHS custody, would mean CBP and, of course, ICE.
This last appropriation bill, the current one, we have enacted funding for 2024 an additional $570 million.
China is just--you know what they are doing in Latin America. They are in almost every country.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Administrator, the Federal Air Marshals go down there, I think there is a call for a surge--I mean, you know, when there is a need for a surge, they are sent there voluntarily?
There is a proposed amendment to the FAA administration reauthorization that would require TSA to provide secure escorts for individuals, Members of Congress.
Expedite removal is only if you have somebody in detention. And if they are out, then we need some changes of the law, like the Senate deal does.
As the ranking member, I live at the border. I don't just go visit the border. I know the border. This is a strong border security bill that we passed in a bipartisan, commonsense way. This bill takes away all the poisonous riders and adds…
It adds money to Stonegarden so local law enforcement can do their work. I would say, Madam Speaker, this is the strongest border security bill that we have. It is fair. I ask folks to support this bill. Again, I live at the border. I…
Mr. Chairman, thank you so much. And Ranking Member also. Secretary, sorry about being late.





