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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.
This bill on Homeland Security passed June 21, 2023. We are in September and we are just taking the bill right now. This bill, Homeland Security, got passed out of appropriations on June 21, 2023, and here we are late at night trying to…
I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas for 5 minutes.
I claim time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas for 5 minutes.
The last 2 years we had an opportunity to add $2.4 billion to the CBP budget authority. That is a 15 percent increase. Except for two Members, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle voted ``no''. Money for Border Patrol, money for…
I support this en bloc amendment. It contains a series of bipartisan amendments in support of the Members' priorities on both sides. This is the way we ought to do it--bipartisan. Certainly, I have no objection, and I encourage adoption of…
This is a bipartisan amendment. I support it, and I yield back the balance of my time.
I oppose this amendment. There are already avenues for victims of crime to engage with both the Department of Homeland Security's Victims Engagement and Services Line or the Department of Justice's Office of Victims of Crime. The…
We had an opportunity for the last 2 fiscal years to put $2 billion to support CBP, including ICE, and that was a 15 percent increase. We had an opportunity to vote on it, and there were folks that did not support these particular moneys…
First of all, I thank Chairwoman Kay Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro for working together as much as possible. I certainly would thank our chairman, David Joyce. I know we have some disagreements, but at the end of this process, we are…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 67 Offered by Mr. Norman The Acting CHAIR…
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