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ABOUT HENRY

From humble roots to delivering for South Texas in Congress.

Born the eldest of eight children to migrant farmworkers in Laredo, Henry was the first in his family to attend college, raised on faith, family, and the belief that education opens the door to opportunity for every child.

From Laredo College to Georgetown, UT Austin, and the U.S. Naval War College, Henry holds more academic credentials than any other member of Congress.

Henry Cuellar for Congress

From Laredo College to Georgetown, UT Austin, and the U.S. Naval War College, Henry holds more academic credentials than any other member of Congress. He has served as a Texas State Representative and Texas Secretary of State, and has represented the 28th District in the U.S. House since 2005.

Henry has represented the 28th District in the U.S. House since 2005. He has also served as a Texas state representative.

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Also, as Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, I have consistently secured funding for border security technology and border law enforcement personnel.

I also helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal which has provided millions in transportation dollars to important projects throughout the district. Moving forward, I will continue to fight for the priorities of the district. This includes protecting Social Security and Medicare benefits.

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Bringing Down Costs

Tariffs are hidden taxes that raise prices on groceries, fuel, energy, and the household essentials South Texas families count on. Henry's American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act would put money directly back in families' pockets while he works across the aisle to lower costs.

Helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which has provided transportation funding for projects in the district.

Proposes the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act to provide direct payments to families affected by tariff-related cost increases.

- Helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which has provided transportation funding for projects in the district.
- Proposes the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act to provide direct payments to families affected by tariff-related cost increases.

Economy

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Public Safety

I consider lowering costs, access to affordable health care, transportation infrastructure, and accessibility to higher education opportunities to be the most pressing issues for the district. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue to secure federal funding for programs critical to our district. Furthermore, I will continue to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits. My focus in Congress has and will continue to be the needs of the district.

Plans to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits.

- Plans to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits.

Healthcare

As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have consistently fought to secure federal dollars for programs that support the needs of my district. For example, I have secured critical funding to support higher education programs, Pell Grants, and grants to local school districts. Also, as Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, I have consistently secured funding for border security technology and border law enforcement personnel.

Secured federal funding for higher-education programs, Pell Grants, and local school districts.

- Secured federal funding for higher-education programs, Pell Grants, and local school districts.

Education

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Voting & Elections

Rep. Cuellar cosponsored The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019.
• Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services.
• The bill makes various changes to the H-2A program, including making the program available for year-round agricultural work and reserving a visa allocation for the dairy industry.

Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28) Migrant Workers & Families (FY22 policy paper, dated 8/25/2021)

We understand that enforcement of the law and repercussions are critical tools when it comes to border security.

However, we also know that we should prioritize the deportation of criminals and not raid local businesses. We also know that our southern neighbors are not only partners when it comes to trade and commerce but also in terms of border security.

I have consistently advocated for law and order at the border. I support 21^{st} century solutions to secure our border including enhanced technology, modernization of our ports of entry, increased border personnel, and working with our southern neighbors to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. As Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I have consistently secured crucial funding for technology and personnel at our border.

Securing the border and deporting violent criminals is common sense. Spending billions to lock up children and tear apart families who have built their lives here is not. South Texas deserves smart enforcement, efficient legal pathways, and policy written by people who know this region.

Co-sponsored the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, which would revise rules for nonimmigrant agricultural workers, including provisions for year-round work.

Supports prioritizing the deportation of criminals rather than conducting raids on local businesses.

Supports border security through enhanced technology, modernized ports of entry, increased personnel, cooperation with southern neighbors, and efficient legal pathways.

- Co-sponsored the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, which would revise rules for nonimmigrant agricultural workers, including provisions for year-round work.
- Supports prioritizing the deportation of criminals rather than conducting raids on local businesses.
- Supports border security through enhanced technology, modernized ports of entry, increased personnel, cooperation with southern neighbors, and efficient legal pathways.

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- Proposes the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act to provide direct payments to families affected by tariff-related cost increases.

- Supports border security through enhanced technology, modernized ports of entry, increased personnel, cooperation with southern neighbors, and efficient legal pathways.

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ABOUT HENRY

From humble roots to delivering for South Texas in Congress.

Born the eldest of eight children to migrant farmworkers in Laredo, Henry was the first in his family to attend college, raised on faith, family, and the belief that education opens the door to opportunity for every child.

From Laredo College to Georgetown, UT Austin, and the U.S. Naval War College, Henry holds more academic credentials than any other member of Congress.

Henry Cuellar for Congress | Texas 28th District

Proposes the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act to offset higher household costs from tariffs.

- Proposes the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act to offset higher household costs from tariffs.

COUNTY WINS

Cuellar delivers for TX-28.

Real federal dollars, brought home to South Texas. Pick your county and an issue to see what Henry has secured for your community.

Public Safety — Webb County
$61,919,840 to Webb County law enforcement through Operation Stonegarden since 2008
$7.9 million to the Laredo PD since 2017 to hire 63 additional officers

Figures reflect federal funding secured for TX-28 communities.

Secured more than $61.9 million for Webb County law enforcement through Operation Stonegarden since 2008.

- Secured more than $61.9 million for Webb County law enforcement through Operation Stonegarden since 2008.

RECORD OF RESULTS

Delivered for South Texas.
Authored the TEXAS Grant, the largest financial aid program in Texas history
Co-sponsored the largest property tax cut in Texas history
Created the first CHIP program in Laredo, the model for the statewide CHIP
Secured funding for the San Antonio Federal Courthouse

Authored the TEXAS Grant, which the campaign describes as Texas' largest financial-aid program.

- Authored the TEXAS Grant, which the campaign describes as Texas' largest financial-aid program.

Commonsense Immigration Reform

Securing the border and deporting violent criminals is common sense. Spending billions to lock up children and tear apart families who have built their lives here is not. South Texas deserves smart enforcement, efficient legal pathways, and policy written by people who know this region.

Calls for smart immigration enforcement and efficient legal pathways.

Supports securing the border and deporting violent criminals.

Opposes spending billions of dollars to detain children and separate families who have established lives in the United States.

- Supports securing the border and deporting violent criminals.
- Opposes spending billions of dollars to detain children and separate families who have established lives in the United States.

Henry Cuellar is from Laredo, Texas. He has an associate's degree from Laredo Community College, a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University, a master's degree from the University of Texas.

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D.

Henry is currently a U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th congressional district.

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Opposes tariffs, viewing them as hidden taxes that raise prices on essential goods for families, and supports the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act to alleviate financial burdens.

Supports balancing clean energy with oil and gas.

Prioritizes infrastructure funding, border security, and trade.

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