Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Henry Cuellar said he plans to target the National Defense Authorization Act during the upcoming legislative session in Washington, D.C. He did not say which parts of the act he intends to support or change.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Henry Cuellar said he plans to target appropriations legislation during the upcoming session in Washington, D.C. This is one of several legislative areas he identified after his reelection; he did not specify funding measures or amounts.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Henry Cuellar said he plans to target the farm bill during the upcoming legislative session in Washington, D.C. He did not identify particular provisions or changes he would pursue.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Henry Cuellar said he plans to target water and transportation issues in the upcoming legislative session in Washington, alongside legislation on the farm bill, appropriations and national defense. He also identified measures to support small-business operations in Laredo, which he called the Gateway City. He did not specify particular bills or actions for these priorities.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Cuellar said he wants to work with Laredo’s city and county governments and the state to create opportunities in Laredo. He linked that goal to residents’ interest in job opportunities and having a place where they can see a future.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Cuellar said his main economic focus is easing constituents’ daily expenses by lowering prices for everyday goods, gasoline and food. He also said he wants to provide opportunities, but did not specify a policy mechanism for either goal.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Cuellar says he speaks out when taxpayer dollars are sent overseas without debate, as part of his stated role as an independent voice for South Texas. He does not identify particular spending or propose a specific alternative or action.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Cuellar supports securing the border and deporting violent criminals, but opposes spending billions to detain children and separate families who have built their lives in the United States. He says South Texas needs “smart enforcement,” efficient legal pathways, and immigration policy written by people who know the region. He does not specify what those policies or pathways would involve.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Cuellar opposes spending billions to detain children and separate families who have built their lives in the United States. He places that position alongside support for border security, smart enforcement, and efficient legal pathways, without specifying a different policy for children or families.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Cuellar supports securing the border and deporting violent criminals. He also calls for “smart enforcement” and efficient legal pathways, with immigration policy shaped by people who know South Texas. These are stated priorities, but he does not describe specific enforcement measures or pathways.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.