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Rep. Henry Cuellar

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Rep. Henry Cuellar

@RepCuellar

Proudly representing the 28th Congressional District of Texas. #TX28🇺🇸

Laredo, Texas / Washington, DC

Joined November 2010

Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
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Over the past two days, the Appropriations Committee considered the FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill. As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I worked with my colleagues on difficult but necessary funding and policy
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
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I was glad to welcome Mayor Adrian Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager Antonio Lopez, and Commissioner Adrian Farias from Weslaco to Washington this morning. They shared updates on several city priorities, including federal grant opportunities and ongoing infrastructure needs,
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
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I met with members of @MissionCommerce Board of Directors, including Brenda Enriquez, Vanessa Nichole Hernandez, Hector Sanchez, Susie Torres, Paco Rodriguez, Chad Nunnery, Joe Vargas, Sandra Vecchi and Dilbag Singh during their visit to Washington as part of the Rio Grande
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
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It was a late night at the Capitol after two long days of committee markups and votes — 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday and 1:30 a.m. last night. Over the past several days, we have been working through appropriations bills, debating amendments, and advocating for priorities important to
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
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As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I offered an amendment during yesterday’s markup of the FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill to protect additional areas in South Texas from future border wall construction. My
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
Jun 11
Replying to @RepCuellar
Big Bend barrier ban dies in House Appropriations Committee
From texastribune.org
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
Jun 11
Big Bend National Park is one of Texas’ greatest treasures. That’s why I introduced an amendment to prevent federal funds from being used to construct a border wall in Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Park, and other important locations across our district, including
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
Jun 11
Today, as Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I offered an amendment to strengthen oversight of Department of Homeland Security funding. This was an important effort to continue the guardrails and accountability provisions we worked on during the
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
Jun 11
Members of my Washington, D.C. team, interns, and my daughter Christina attended the Congressional Baseball Game this evening. The annual game is one of Capitol Hill’s longest-standing traditions, bringing together Members of Congress, staff, interns, and supporters from across
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
Jun 11
Today, as Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I offered an amendment during consideration of the FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill to strengthen oversight and accountability in immigration enforcement. My amendment would
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
Jun 10
With New World screwworm recently detected in Texas and New Mexico, many people are learning about this pest for the first time. That’s why it’s important to stay informed and know what signs to look for. Animal owners should regularly check livestock, pets, and other animals
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
Jun 10
As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I spoke during the full committee markup of the FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill. My remarks focused on oversight, accountability, and Congress’ responsibility to ensure taxpayer
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
@RepCuellar
Jun 10
It was great to welcome members of @UnitedCCChamber to Washington during their annual visit with the Texas congressional delegation. We discussed issues affecting businesses across the Coastal Bend, including workforce needs, infrastructure, and economic growth. I also had the
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