Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, 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…
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.
Congressional Record · 2023-09-27
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment. I understand what my colleague is talking about. We do want to make sure that we address border issues, but we have to make sure that we address it in the right way. I will talk about the…
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries), the distinguished Democratic leader.
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), the distinguished ranking member of the Committee on Appropriations. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, the Homeland Security Appropriations bill before us weakens our…
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. 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…
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I yield an additional 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Connecticut. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, we all know the enactment of appropriations will require bipartisan agreement on sound investments, not reckless cuts and partisan…
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Trone), a member of the Appropriations Committee.
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I am prepared to close, and we have no further speakers. Mr. Chair and to my good colleague, Mr. Joyce, we are apart right now. I know we are going to get together, but I do want to remind some of our colleagues that we had an…
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez). {time} 1600
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I rise respectfully in opposition to this amendment. The U.S. Constitution grants the Federal Government the sole authority to control immigration and secure the national borders. I would say that if we would do this in…
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