Henry Cuellar
Democrat · TE-28 · House of Representatives
21 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (122)
HR 7865 — American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026
Introduced 2026-03-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1297 — LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act
Introduced 2025-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
ImmigrationHR 9006 — Hazardous Workplace Accountability Act of 2024
Introduced 2024-07-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 6377 — ARCC Act
Introduced 2023-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Labor and EmploymentHR 6240 — To modify a certain commercial zone in Texas to include Zapata County, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2023-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 6183 — Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives Establishment Act of 2023
Introduced 2023-11-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4540 — Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act of 2023
Introduced 2023-07-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3569 — Starr–Camargo Bridge Expansion Act
Introduced 2023-05-22 · Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
International AffairsHR 3135 — LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act
Introduced 2023-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
ImmigrationHR 2936 — Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2023
Introduced 2023-04-27 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2754 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the "Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building".
Introduced 2023-04-20 · Became Public Law No: 118-55.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1390 — Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act
Introduced 2023-03-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 284 — United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2023
Introduced 2023-01-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 8442 — Worker Flexibility and Choice Act
Introduced 2022-07-20 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Labor and EmploymentHR 6151 — Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5514 — Choose Home Care Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3897 — H–2B Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
ImmigrationHR 3578 — United States-Mexico Electricity Exchange Act
Introduced 2021-05-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
EnergyHR 3028 — LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act
Introduced 2021-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
ImmigrationHR 2839 — Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
ImmigrationHR 2723 — United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
International AffairsHR 2359 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands as the Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2021-04-05 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2137 — Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act
Introduced 2021-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 924 — Southern Border Communities Reimbursement Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 8833 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend by one year certain port of entry donation authority, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2020-12-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 6864 — Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act
Introduced 2020-05-14 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 6499 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands as the Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2020-04-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2522 — HUMANE Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
ImmigrationHR 2335 — Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-04-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Labor and EmploymentHRES 287 — Condemning the President's threat to shut down the United States-Mexico border to the detriment of the United States economy.
Introduced 2019-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
ImmigrationHR 5114 — HUMANE Act
Introduced 2014-07-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
ImmigrationHR 1660 — Government Customer Service Improvement Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-19 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1108 — Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2012-05-31 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-06-01 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 256 (Roll no. 388).
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Introduced 2011-04-06 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A004) Failed by voice vote.
HR 5988 — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-06-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5964 — Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1914 — Gas Price Stabilization Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
EnergyHR 1601 — Tax Cuts for America Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1318 — South Texas Veterans Health Care Expansion Act
Introduced 2011-04-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1292 — Energy Production Freedom Act
Introduced 2011-03-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Environmental ProtectionHR 915 — Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act
Introduced 2011-03-03 · Became Public Law No: 112-205.
ImmigrationHR 771 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1081 Elbel Road in Schertz, Texas, as the "Schertz Veterans Post Office".
Introduced 2011-02-17 · Became Public Law No: 112-38.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 770 — Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-02-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
ImmigrationHR 538 — Government Customer Service Improvement Act
Introduced 2011-02-08 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 10 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 2011-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 951 — United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-02-04 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 132 — North American Development Bank Improvement Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-01-03 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 23.
International AffairsHR 133 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Introduced 2019-01-03 · Became Public Law No: 116-260.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5280 — To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse", and to designate the jury room in that Federal building and United States courthouse as the "Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room".
Introduced 2018-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4434 — Fix NICS Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1567 — United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act
Introduced 2017-03-16 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 1211 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 N. Main Street, Encinal, Texas, as the "Encinal Veterans Post Office".
Introduced 2017-02-21 · Became Public Law No: 115-341.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1209 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 N. Francisco Avenue, Mission, Texas, as the "Mission Veterans Post Office Building".
Introduced 2017-02-21 · Became Public Law No: 115-284.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1207 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the "Tilden Veterans Post Office".
Introduced 2017-02-21 · Became Public Law No: 115-311.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1208 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, as the "Converse Veterans Post Office Building".
Introduced 2017-02-21 · Became Public Law No: 115-138.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1210 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 W. Goodwin Street, Pleasanton, Texas, as the "Pleasanton Veterans Post Office".
Introduced 2017-02-21 · Became Public Law No: 115-340.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 882 — North American Development Bank Improvement and General Capital Increase Authorization Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
International AffairsHRES 833 — Recommending the designation of the first Wednesday of December as "Government Customer Service Day".
Introduced 2016-07-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5591 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 810 N US Highway 83 in Zapata, Texas, as the "Zapata Veterans Post Office".
Introduced 2016-06-28 · Became Public Law No: 114-298.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2015-10-09 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3688 — To provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2015-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 875 — Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016
Introduced 2015-02-11 · Became Public Law No: 114-279.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 891 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Paloma Drive in Floresville, Texas, as the "Floresville Veterans Post Office Building".
Introduced 2015-02-11 · Became Public Law No: 114-33.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2006-07-27 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-05-04 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-03-29 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-03-29 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-03-09 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-11-03 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-11-09 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-09-28 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-09-28 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-09-14 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-05-11 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 2743 — For the relief of Aida Abigail Trevino de Zamarron.
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHRES 128 — Recognizing the 250th anniversary of Laredo, Texas.
Introduced 2005-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHR 3612 — Making emergency appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, to address needs of the Federal judiciary serving the border region between the United States and Mexico, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2015-09-25 · Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2060 — United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act
Introduced 2015-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
International AffairsHR 1744 — To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse", and to designate the jury room in that Federal building and United States courthouse as the "Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room".
Introduced 2015-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2010-09-16 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2010-07-28 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2010-06-16 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2010-02-03 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 - 4 (Roll no. 37).
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Introduced 2009-09-17 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-06-18 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 338 - 74 (Roll no. 398).
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Introduced 2009-05-21 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A005) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5831 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1081 Elbel Road in Schertz, Texas, as the "Schertz Veterans Post Office".
Introduced 2010-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5687 — Underserved Area Nursing Relief Restoration Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-07-01 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationHR 5243 — To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to clarify that the Act does not affect standards or procedures in medical malpractice actions.
Introduced 2010-05-06 · Referred to House Judiciary
HealthHR 4201 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the special rule for contributions of book inventory to public schools.
Introduced 2009-12-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3980 — Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act
Introduced 2009-11-02 · Became Public Law No: 111-271.
Emergency ManagementHR 2423 — A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
Introduced 2009-05-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2325 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1300 Matamoros Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "Laredo Veterans Post Office".
Introduced 2009-05-07 · Became Public Law No: 111-57.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2204 — Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HealthHR 2167 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands as the Los Caminos del Rio Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-04-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2166 — To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2142 — GPRA Modernization Act of 2010
Introduced 2009-04-28 · Became Public Law No: 111-352.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1437 — Southern Border Security Task Force Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1436 — Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Accountability Act
Introduced 2009-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 315 — Federal Customer Service Enhancement Act
Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 314 — Federal Criminal Immigration Courts Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
LawHR 313 — Customs Business Fairness Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Finance and Financial Sector—
Introduced 2008-04-24 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-06-27 · By unanimous consent, the Cuellar amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2007-04-25 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-05-02 · On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 7088 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize funding for emergency management performance grants to provide for domestic preparedness and collective response to catastrophic incidents, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Emergency ManagementHR 6468 — Putting the Brakes on Human Smuggling Act
Introduced 2008-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 6392 — ALERTS Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
Emergency ManagementHR 5890 — Citizen and Community Preparedness Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-24 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 0 .
Emergency ManagementHR 5863 — Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2499 — SBDC Colonias Outreach Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 2431 — Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1909 — Federal Criminal Immigration Courts Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-18 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7303-7304)
LawHR 1866 — Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1377 — Teachers of English Language Learners Act
Introduced 2007-03-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 702 — Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 502 — Prosperous and Secure Neighbor Alliance Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 437 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Eisenhower Street in Rio Grande City, Texas, as the "Lino Perez, Jr. Post Office".
Introduced 2007-01-12 · Became Public Law No: 110-30.
CommemorationsHR 404 — Federal Customer Service Enhancement Act of 2008
Introduced 2007-01-11 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1107.
Government Operations and Politics