Henry Cuellar

Democrat Representative, District 28, Texas

2 bills125 cosponsored$2.2M raised643 votes recorded

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Congressional source

Education

“a Juris Doctor and Ph.D. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin” source
“earned a Master’s in International Trade from Texas A&M International University” source
“earning his associate degree Summa Cum Laude from Laredo Community College” source
“graduated Cum Laude” source
“He is the first in his family to attend college” source
“In Spring 2025, he graduated with a Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College” source
“served as an educator at Texas A&M International University and Laredo College” source

Career

Legislation

HRES 1481cosponsor

Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-08-13

HR 9904cosponsor

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the trafficking in catalytic converters.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-23

HRES 1451cosponsor

Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-07-23

HR 9752cosponsor

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure fair reimbursement rates for home and community-based services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2026-07-16

Voting Record

409 yea223 nay10 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

yea2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Tano TijerinaRepublican
$1.4M raised
Juan EsparzaRepublican
$32K raised
Henry R. CuellarDemocratic· this member
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Ricardo VillarrealDemocratic
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$2.2M

Small donors $45KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $671K

Spent $1.2MCash $1.1M

2024 cycle$2.5M

Small donors $18KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $1.2M

Spent $2.5MCash $48K

2022 cycle$4.7M

Small donors $77K

Top Contributors

SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS$23K

THE GEO GROUP$19K

ATS COMMUNICATIONS INC$13K

UNI-TRADE FOWARDING$13K

KISTLER INVESTMENT COMPANY$11K

STARR-CAMARGO BRIDGE CO.$11K

SOUTHWEST BUSINESS CORPORATION$10K

THEGROUP$10K

DILWORTH GROUP$8K

TEXAS CRUDE ENERGY, LLC$8K

Committees

House Committee on Appropriations

Defense
Homeland Security
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HRES 1481: Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.

cosponsor

2026-08-13

legislation

HRES 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

HR 9904: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the trafficking in catalytic converters.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 282025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 282023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 282021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 282019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 282017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 282015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 282013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 282011-01-05, 2013-01-03

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BillsTracked · 127
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 4
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 7
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
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“He has practiced law and U.S. customs brokerage” source

Public service

“roles as a State Representative, Texas Secretary of State, and now as United States Congressman” source

Family

“Born the eldest of eight children to migrant farmworkers in Laredo, Texas” source
“his wife Imelda and their two daughters, Christina and Catherine” source

Also stated

“completed a Professional Certificate in Budget and Finance from Georgetown” source
“completed a Professional Certificate in Homeland Security from Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government” source

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HRES 1413sponsor

Recognizing the 271st anniversary of Laredo, Texas.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-02

HR 9377cosponsor

To establish a grant program for preparing and responding to New World screwworm outbreaks, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-06-18

HR 9250cosponsor

To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2026-06-10

HR 9059cosponsor

To direct the Assistant Attorney General to award grants to the National Police Athletic/Activities League to improve academic and social outcomes for youth and reduce both juvenile crime and the risk that youth will become victims of crime by providing productive activities conducted by law enforcement personnel during non-school hours.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-29

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HR 8842cosponsor

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide eligibility for Federal law enforcement officers for certain expedited security screening, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

2026-05-15

HRES 1253cosponsor

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-04

HR 8253cosponsor

BITMAP Authorization Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

2026-04-13

HR 7973cosponsor

Momnibus Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-03-18

HRES 1107cosponsor

Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-05

HCONRES 75cosponsor

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-03-04

HR 7776cosponsor

Highway Formula Fairness Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

2026-03-03

HR 7736cosponsor

RELIEF Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-02-26

HR 7502cosponsor

Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-02-11

HR 7230cosponsor

Buying American Cotton Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-01-22

HR 7184cosponsor

PRESS Act

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

2026-01-21

HR 7033cosponsor

Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-01-13

H R 8800

Agreed to (232-199)

H R 8800

Failed (175-254)

nay2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed (213-216)

yea2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Passed (216-212)

yea2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

yea2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

Large individual $2.6M

Spent $6.2MCash $45K

2020 cycle$2.8M

Small donors $29KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $1.5M

Spent $3.7MCash $1.6M

2018 cycle$1.7M

Small donors $6KLarge individual $510KPACs $1.1M

Spent $1.2MCash $2.5M

2016 cycle$1.7M

Small donors $7KLarge individual $677KPACs $968K

Spent $930KCash $2.1M

2014 cycle$1.5M

Small donors $11KLarge individual $690KPACs $778K

Spent $937KCash $1.3M

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

yea

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

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House, Dist. 282009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 282007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 282005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat

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