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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.

Sep 28, 2010

I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Moran of Virginia). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar) that the House suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-28
Sep 28, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. This Senate amendment is an amendment that just adds accountability to the grant dollars, and I think it is important, just as the gentleman from Georgia. And I certainly want to…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-28
Sep 16, 2010

I want to thank the ranking member for his support and again thank Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Holden, Mr. Clyburn, and all of the folks who have worked so hard. I ask Members to support this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Sep 16, 2010

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: (n) The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide assistance and technical advice to the qualified…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Sep 16, 2010

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to support my amendment to the Rural Energy Savings Program. This amendment will direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Sep 15, 2010

Madam Speaker, during rollcall vote No. 521 on H.R. 2039, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``yes'' when I should have voted ``no.'' ____________________

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Aug 10, 2010

Madam Speaker, I certainly want to thank the chairman, Chairman Price, for the leadership in this emergency funding to be allocated to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice for enhanced Southern border security…

Congressional Record · 2010-08-10
Jul 28, 2010

Madam Chair, my amendment is a commonsense amendment that ensures no taxpayers dollars will be used to purchase first-class tickets for employees of agencies funded by this bill except in special circumstances as allowed under law. This…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-28
Jul 28, 2010

I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Flake The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-28
Jul 28, 2010

Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following new section: Sec. 5__. None of the…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-28
Jul 28, 2010

I want to thank Chairman Price for taking the leadership in making sure that we provide the funding for the border. I certainly want to thank the authorizing chairman, Mr. Bennie Thompson, and all the Members here that have worked so hard…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-28

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