Henry Cuellar

U.S. Representative, Texas 28th District · Texas · Democratic · 25 claims currently stored

Serving in office Scheduled research active Main board

Promote green energy as a driver of job growth in South Texas.

policy 1 occurrences 8 evidence unverified · same_term

Make new jobs in Laredo a top priority.

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Keep pushing for outcome-based reviews, performance management, and oversight across departments to ensure taxpayer dollars produce real results.

oversight 1 occurrences 8 evidence unverified · same_term

Keep advocating for South Texas to lead in national security and innovation.

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Fight against proposed cuts and work to protect critical programs that help South Texas.

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Return tariff revenue directly to consumers through a rebate.

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Request funding for the Port Laredo Logistics Ecosystem project at Texas A&M International University in Fiscal Year 2027.

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Continue working on bipartisan solutions that strengthen the international trade community, lower costs for families, and support good-paying jobs at home.

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Continue working to secure federal resources and investments for South Texas communities.

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Request FY27 funding to renovate and equip the Starr Paws Project animal shelter in Starr County.

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Request FY27 funding to renovate and equip the Hebbronville Community Center in Jim Hogg County.

spending 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified · same_term

Request FY27 funding to construct and equip the La Salle County Regional Youth Center in Cotulla.

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Request FY27 funding to rehabilitate and equip the Big Wells Community Center.

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Request FY27 funding to renovate and equip the El Indio Community Center in Maverick County.

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Request FY27 funding for the Homeland Security and Protective Services Academic Training Center at Laredo College.

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Request FY27 funding to upgrade the McDonald Observatory telescope for robotic operations and space-tracking capability.

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Request FY27 funding to expand autism and developmental disorder diagnostic capacity at Gateway Community Health Center.

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Request FY27 funding to modernize the Zapata County Health Clinic.

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Require covered data centers to disclose expected electricity and water use, resource sources, demand growth, project agreements, infrastructure costs, rate effects, and public support.

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Prohibit data centers from passing project-driven electricity, water, wastewater, infrastructure, mitigation, and related costs on to families and other protected ratepayers.

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Require independent reviews to ensure covered data center projects do not materially reduce local water supplies or electric reliability for existing customers.

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Protect rural water systems, aquifers, farmers, and ranchers through monitoring, notice, and fair compensation when a covered data center harms water supply.

policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence pending · same_term

Require advance notice, local information, and a public meeting before major commitments for covered data center projects are finalized.

policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence pending · same_term

Create enforceable rules, refunds, and anti-evasion protections so covered data centers cannot avoid ratepayer protections by splitting projects across entities, meters, tenants, parcels, or phases.

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If Democrats regain control of Congress, work through the House Appropriations Committee to uncover and reverse misuse of taxpayer money and hold those responsible accountable.

oversight 1 occurrences 4 evidence pending