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: Experience: House: District 28, 2005-Present; Home State: Texas; Running: President, United States, 2016; Total Raised: $1,241,001Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016; Winning: Won with 0.00%; Write a Review

Personal

Full Name: Henry Cuellar

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Imelda; 2 Children: Christy, Catie

Birth Date: 09/19/1955

Birth Place: Laredo, TX

Home City: Laredo, TX

Religion: Catholic

Education

PhD, Government, University of Texas, Austin, 1998

MBA, International Trade, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1982

JD, University of Texas-Austin, 1981

BS, Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 1978

AA, Political Science, Laredo Community College, 1976

Political Experience

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2005-present

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 23, 2002

Secretary of State, State of Texas, 2001

Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1987-2001

Texas Delegate, National Democratic Convention, 1992

Sustaining Member, Texas Democratic Party, 1984

Current Legislative Committees

Appropriations, Member

Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member

Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Member

Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Member, Blue Dog Coalition

Former Member, Calendar Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Member, Democratic Policy Committee

Member, Democratic Steering Committee

Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, House Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Founder, House Pro-Trade Caucus

Chair, House Pro-Trade Caucus

Professional Experience

Licensed United States Customs Broker

Former Dish Washer

Arbitrator

Mediator

Attorney, Law Office of Henry Cuellar

Instructor, Department of Government, Laredo Community College, 1982-1986

Adjunct Professor, International Commercial Law, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical International University, 1984-1986

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

Member, American Bar Association

President, Board of Directors, International Good Neighbor Council

Member, College, State Bar of Texas

Member, Inter-American Bar Association

Member, Texas State Bar Association

Member, Webb County/Laredo Bar Association

Member, Board of Advisers, Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy, University of Texas Law School, 2002

Member, Texas Lyceum, 1997

Member, International Trade Association, Laredo State University, 1988

Legal Adviser, Local Chapter, American GI,, 1986-1987

Member, Advisory Board, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1984

President, Board of Directors, Laredo Legal Aid Society, Incorporated, 1982-1984

President, Laredo Young Lawyers Association, 1983-1984

Member, Board of Directors, Kiwanis Club of Laredo, 1982-1983

Member, Board of Directors, United Way, 1982-1983

President, Laredo Volunteer Lawyers Program, Incorporated, 1982-1983

Co-Founder, Laredo Volunteer Lawyers Program, Incorporated, 1982-1983

Treasurer, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1982-1983

Co-Founder, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1982-1983

Additional Information

Awards:

Award of Appreciation for Making a Significant Contribution in the Field of Education Through Teaching, Service and Leadership, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical International University, 2005

Patriotic Education to Children Award, Zapata North Early Childhood Center, 2006

Award of Appreciation for Continued Dedication and Commitment, Matias De Llano, Jr. Elementary School, 2005

Legislative Leadership Award, Texas Chamber of Commerce

Harry Hatry Distinguished Performance Measurement Practice Award, Urban Institute's Public Management Program, 2012

Special Honoree, Teaching and Mentoring Communities, 2012

Imagine Award, Imaginarium of South Texas, 2012

Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business, 2012

Recognition in Honor of Max Mandel Award, City of Laredo Chamber of Commerce, 2012

Special Recognition Award, The Bubble Home Project, 2010

Continue Support to Laredo Veterans Award, South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association, 2010

Distinguished Community Health Centers SuperHero Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2010

Legislative White Hat Award, Texas Farmers Union, 2010

Spirit of Enterprise Award for the Second Session of the 110th Congress, The United States Chamber of Commerce, 2009

Certificate of Appreciation and Support, National Association of Community Health Centers, Incorporated

Award of Appreciation, Latin America Business Advisory Council, 2006

Award of Recognition, United States Department of Homeland Security and United States Border Patrol, 2008

Charles Dick Medal of Merit, National Guard, 2008

Recognition of Contribution, Buenos Aires Elementary School, 2006

Lifetime Member Award, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), San Antonio, 2006

Young Democrats Award, Webb County Young Democrats, 2004-2005

Award of Recognition for Outstanding Commitment to Fight Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking, The Century Council, 2005

Award of Appreciation, Texas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), 2005

Fighting Hunger Award, South Texas Food Bank, 2005

Certificate of Participation, Seguin Holiday Stroll, 2005

Certificate of Recognition of Hard Work, Long Efforts and Outstanding Commitment, City of Rio Bravo, Texas, 2005

Mr. South Texas, Washington's Birthday Celebration Association, 2008

Certificate of Recognition for Dedication and Support to All Veterans, Catholic War Veterans, 2008

Award for Manufacturing Excellence for the 109th Congress, National Association of Manufacturers, 2007

Award of Appreciation of Support, Newman Elementary School, 2007

Certificate of Recognition, Gateway Community Health Center, 2006

Certificate of Appreciation for Dedicated Service and Support, Laredo Community College, 2005

Career Day Speaker Recognition, United South High School, 2012

Spirit of Enterprise Award, United States Chamber of Commerce, 2012

Golden Eagle Award, McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2010

Thank You For Supporting Diversity Award, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), 2009

Certificate of Recognition for Efforts in the First Session of the 110th Congress to Help Preserve and Expand America's Health Centers, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2008

Fighting Hunger Award, South Texas Food Bank, 2007

Master of Ceremonies Recognition, Princess Pocahontas Council, 2007

Community Award, Gary Job Corps

Outstanding Commitment Award, The Association of Laredo Forwarding Agents, 2006

Certificate of Appreciation for Continued Support, Texas State Guard, 2006

Award of Grateful Appreciation, Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts, 2006

Recognition of Contribution, Hebbronville Vaquero Festival, 2006

Awarded the Key to the City, City of Odessa, 2005

Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication and Commitment to Education, Zapata County Independent School District, 2005

Award of Appreciation for many years of Invaluable Service, South Texas Merchants Association, 2006

Cum Laude Graduate, Georgetown University

Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award, Healthcare Leadership Council, 2012

Friend of Farm Bureau Award, Farm Bureau Federation, 2012

Friends of the Americas Award, Border Trade Alliance, 2010

Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union, 2009

Honorary Director, Border Olympics, 2009

Recognition and Appreciation for True Leadership, City of Rio Bravo, 2009

Recognition Award for Supporting Gateway Community Health Center, Gateway Community Health Center, 2009

Award of Appreciation for Hard and Never Ending Contributions, City of Rio Bravo, 2008

Legislative Recognition Award, American Ambulance Association, 2008

Friend of the Farm Bureau Award, Texas Farm Bureau, 2008

Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions, United South High School, 2007

Certificate of Excellence, National Breast Cancer Coalition, 2007

Award of Appreciation for Congressional Leadership, Texas Propane and Gas Association, 2007

Certificate of Recognition for Valuable Contributions, Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School, 2007

Fighting Hunger Award, South Texas Food Bank, 2006

Recognition of Contribution, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical International University, 2006

Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication to Helping Change Peoples Lives, Community Action Council of South Texas, 2005

Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union, 2011

Certificate of Appreciation, Career Day Speaker, J.B. Alexander High School, 2010

Outstanding Dedication, Service and Contribution Award, City of Roma, 2010

Distinguished Community Health Superhero, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2009

Appreciation Award for the Expansion of Children's Health Insurance Program, Farias Elementary School, 2009

In Appreciation for Participating in Hispanic Heritage Month, Department of Homeland Security, 2009

Recognition Award, Arbor Day Ceremony, J.W. Nixon High School, 2009

Defender of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business, 2008

Awarded the Key to the City, City of El Cenizo, 2007

Award of Recognition for Valuable Contributions, Women's City Club, 2007

Certificate of Appreciation, Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Magnet School, 2007

Thomas Jefferson Award, International Foodservice Distributors Association, 2006

Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Leadership in Support of Hispanic Higher Education Success, Hispanic Association of Colleagues and Universities, 2006

Recognition Award, South Texas Rural Health Service, 2006

Certificate of Appreciation, United Independent School District, 2006

General Survey

Issue Title	Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right	Oppose The fetus is an independent human being, who has his own righs. The mother cannot deprive a fetus's basic rights.
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime	Oppose Effective enforcement rather than strict enforcement shoud be considered. The death penalty should be used with extreme caution, if at all.
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy	Oppose A Flat Tax is a good idea. It would simplify the entire tax system and get rid of loopholes that drive tax-avoiding behaviors.
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery	Strongly Support The federal government should intervene in the economy and inject as much funding as needed to recover from the Great Recession, including direct federal job creation.
6. Vouchers for school choice	Strongly Oppose Public schools are an important component of American society. We should improve public schools rather than destroying them with vouchers.
7. Make voter registration easier	Strongly Support Voter ID laws are racist and intended to suppress minority voting. Taxpayer funds should be used for political campaigns.
8. Prioritize green energy	Support We should establish a market-based solution for excess carbon emissions. The Kyoto Protocol should require developing countries' participation to make the solution work.
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
11. Support & expand free trade	Support Free Trade Benefits Consumers and Economy.We should only restrict free trade when it poses a security risk.
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership	Strongly Support It is a basic Constitutional right and expresses the principle of self-defense against violence.
14. Expand ObamaCare	Strongly Support Very few Americans have adequate health insurance. The government should make funds available for all citizens.
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens	Strongly Support Immigration restrictions are racist because they keep out Hispanics and other non-whites. Social services should be offered to all residents of the United States regardless of immigration status.
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive	Support Human needs come first, but it's ok to use natural resource for sustainable development.
17. Keep God in the public sphere	Strongly Support Belief in God is what America was founded upon, so religious organizations, or praying in school, does not violate the separation of church and state. Religious institutions should be involved in welfare or education.
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities	Strongly Support Past discrimination should be corrected. Government should enforce Affirmative Action laws in companies.
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage	Support Homosexuals are equal with any other members of society. We should acknowledge the legitimacy of homosexual partners, but civil unions are preferable to using the term "marriage".
20. Privatize Social Security	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.

Total: 61

Introduced Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Last Action
05/18/2017	H.R.1567	United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act	05/18/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. (All Actions)
02/21/2017	H.R.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".	02/21/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions)
02/21/2017	H.R.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".	02/21/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions)
02/21/2017	H.R.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".	02/21/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions)
02/21/2017	H.R.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".	02/21/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions)
02/21/2017	H.R.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".	02/21/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions)
02/06/2017	H.R.882	North American Development Bank Improvement and General Capital Increase Authorization Act of 2017	02/06/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
12/16/2016	H.R.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".	12/16/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-298. (TXT \| PDF) (All Actions)
12/16/2016	H.R.875	Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016	12/16/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-279. (TXT \| PDF) (All Actions)
07/14/2016	H.Res.833	Recommending the designation of the first Wednesday of December as "Government Customer Service Day".	07/14/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions)
02/12/2016	H.R.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.	02/12/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. (All Actions)
09/25/2015	H.R.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.	09/25/2015 Referred to House Budget (All Actions)
07/20/2015	H.R.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".	07/20/2015 Became Public Law No: 114-33. (TXT \| PDF) (All Actions)
05/20/2015	H.R.2060	United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act	05/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. (All Actions)
04/14/2015	H.R.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".	04/14/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions)
09/02/2014	H.R.5114	HUMANE Act	09/02/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions)
08/01/2013	H.R.1660	Government Customer Service Improvement Act of 2013	08/01/2013 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions)
04/11/2013	H.R.1108	Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2013	04/11/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions)
12/07/2012	H.R.915	Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act	12/07/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-205. (TXT \| PDF) (All Actions)
09/12/2012	H.R.538	Government Customer Service Improvement Act	09/12/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions)

Total: 1285

Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Result	Vote
06/12/2017	H.R.2871	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to compounding pharmacies, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017	H.R.2213	Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017
05/18/2017	H.Res.336	Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
05/18/2017	H.R.1918	Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
05/18/2017	H.R.1785	Comprehensive Strategy to Destroy ISIS Act of 2017
05/17/2017	H.R.356	Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/02/2017	H.R.2282	Equality Act
04/26/2017	H.R.2155	New HOPE Act
04/07/2017	H.R.1902	Social Security 2100 Act
04/06/2017	H.R.2015	Equitable Student Aid Access Act
04/04/2017	H.R.1869	Paycheck Fairness Act
03/31/2017	H.R.1565	Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
03/31/2017	H.R.1503	SOLVE Act 2.0 of 2017
03/30/2017	H.R.1430	HONEST Act	Passed	Aye
03/29/2017	H.R.1698	Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
03/29/2017	H.R.33	Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017
03/22/2017	H.R.1465	National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2017
03/22/2017	H.R.806	Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017
03/21/2017	H.R.1494	PACT Act
03/20/2017	H.R.1626	Student Agriculture Protection Act of 2017

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